# The Circus (1928)

> Charlie Chaplin’s Tramp turns accidental chaos under the circus tent into comic fame, tender longing, and a quietly poignant farewell.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/17791

## Facts

- Runtime: 72 min
- Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance
- Director: Charlie Chaplin
- Cast: Charlie Chaplin, Al Ernest Garcia, Merna Kennedy, Harry Crocker, George Davis, Henry Bergman, Tiny Sandford, John Rand
- TMDB rating: 7.9/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0018773/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: mild
- Mood: witty, tender, wistful, classic cinema night, family film night

## Synopsis

A comedic tale of love and chaos unfolds under the big top, where laughter and romance collide.

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