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The Devil's Circus (1926): The Drama Cult Classic You Need to See · IMDb 6.7 | Dbcult

The Devil's Circus

The Devil's Circus

1926Benjamin ChristensenIMDb: 6.7/10

Synopsis

Mary (Shearer) and Carlstop (Mack) are lovers. The former is a trapeze artist, while the latter is a pickpocket.

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Benjamin Christensen

Benjamin Christensen

Cast

Mack Swain

Mack Swain

Mary Angus

Joyce Coad

Joyce Coad

John Miljan

John Miljan

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The Devil's Circus Review | A Gripping Tale of Love and Danger in the Circuses of 1920s America

Is this film worth watching? Short answer: Yes, but it’s a complex and often challenging viewing experience. The Devil's Circus is a compelling look at a tumultuous relationship se...

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Filmography

Movies by Benjamin Christensen

Die Frau mit dem schlechten Ruf

Die Frau mit dem schlechten Ruf

1925 · IMDb 7.6

Seine Frau, die Unbekannte

Seine Frau, die Unbekannte

1923 · IMDb 5.8

Häxan

Häxan

1922 · IMDb 7.6

Sealed Orders

Sealed Orders

1914 · IMDb 6.8

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The Devil's Circus

1926

The Devil's Circus

Benjamin Christensen

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67%Popularity67%

#166Archive Rank#410

Blind Justice

1916

Blind Justice

Benjamin Christensen

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The Devil's Circus FAQ

The movie The Devil's Circus was directed by Benjamin Christensen.

The Devil's Circus was released in the year 1926.

The Devil's Circus has an IMDb rating of 6.7 out of 10.

The Devil's Circus is a movie from United States.

The Devil's Circus is categorised as Drama in the cult cinema archive at Dbcult.

The Devil's Circus features Mack Swain, Mary Angus, Joyce Coad, John Miljan.

The screenplay for The Devil's Circus was written by Benjamin Christensen, Katherine Hilliker, H.H. Caldwell.

If you enjoy The Devil's Circus, you might also like Blind Justice (1916), A Sister to Salome (1920), Into the Light (1920), The Great Shadow (1920).

Yes, The Devil's Circus (1926) is featured in the Dbcult archive as a curated cult cinema title, known for its Drama qualities.

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