Circus Today

Circus Today is a 1928 silent film that delves into the chaotic and often unpredictable nature of the circus world. Gus and Slim, two inexperienced circus hands, find themselves in a precarious situation when Gus, in an attempt to escape his boss's wrath, pulls a horse cart loaded with a crate of lions. The ensuing chaos and adventure follow as they navigate the unpredictable and dangerous world of the circus, all while trying to maintain their jobs and avoid causing further harm to their already strained relationship with their boss, Steve Skinner. The film is a testament to the physical comedy and the ingenuity of silent film era storytelling, with its use of physical humor, exaggerated situations, and the stark contrast of light and dark, which is typical of the genre.