
The Verdict: Why You Should Watch It Now If you are looking for the exact midpoint between the raw slapstick of the 1910s and the polished sentimentality of the 1930s, The Circus is the film to watch. It is essential viewing for anyone who thinks silent film is just people running around in fast motion; this is a movie...


Comparing the cinematic DNA and archive impact of two defining moments in cult history.

Charles Chaplin

Reggie Morris
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"The Verdict: Why You Should Watch It Now If you are looking for the exact midpoint between the raw slapstick of the 1910s and the polished sentimentality of the 1930s, The Circus is the film to watch. It is essential viewing for anyone who thinks silent film is just people running around in fast motion; this is a movie of incredible mechanical precision and genuine stakes. It is for those who prefer their comedy with a bit of a mean streak. If you dislike the high-pathos 'weeping' moments of Cit..."

John Rand
Charles Chaplin
United States
Comedy, Family, Romance

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