A young waif (Frankie Darro) runs away from a harsh orphanage in order to join the circus..
The Verdict: A Scrappy Silent with Real Big Top GritIf you are looking for a polished, high-prestige silent epic, The Circus Kid isn’t it. However, if you want a film that captures the dusty, slightly dangerous energy of a 1920s traveling show, this is a genuine find. It is worth watching today primarily for Frankie Da...
Comparing the cinematic DNA and archive impact of two defining moments in cult history.
George B. Seitz
Alexander Butler
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"The Verdict: A Scrappy Silent with Real Big Top GritIf you are looking for a polished, high-prestige silent epic, The Circus Kid isn’t it. However, if you want a film that captures the dusty, slightly dangerous energy of a 1920s traveling show, this is a genuine find. It is worth watching today primarily for Frankie Darro’s physical performance and the presence of early Joe E. Brown, before he became the wide-mouthed sound-era icon most people remember. It’s for viewers who appreciate the roughe..."
John Gough
Randolph Bartlett, James Ashmore Creelman, Melville Baker
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