
A silent short newsreel about the premiere of Charles Chaplin's masterful classic The Circus (1928) in Hollywood. Includes appearances by Chaplin himself, Jackie Coogan, John Barrymore, Alice Day, Adolphe Menjou and others while appearing before cameras, being interviewed and enjoying the spotlights.
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The Circus: Premiere Review Alright, let's be real. "The Circus: Premiere" isn't a movie in the usual sense. It's a silent newsreel, a quick little time capsule from 1928. If you're a history buff, a big fan of old Hollywood, or just curious about what a *real* film premiere looked like a century ago, then yeah, this i...


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"The Circus: Premiere Review Alright, let's be real. "The Circus: Premiere" isn't a movie in the usual sense. It's a silent newsreel, a quick little time capsule from 1928. If you're a history buff, a big fan of old Hollywood, or just curious about what a *real* film premiere looked like a century ago, then yeah, this is absolutely worth your time. 🕰️ If you're looking for snappy dialogue, a complex plot, or anything that moves faster than a hand-cranked camera, you'll probably find this a bit s..."
Documentary, Short

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