Melrose's circus is being threatened by his competitor, who's angry that Melrose has outmanuevered him in bookings; what he doesn't know is that the competitor has also planted a saboteur who creates accidents in hopes of reducing the value of the circus. Meanwhile, he's also hired a beautiful young woman as the magician's assistant, with eyes toward more - but he realizes that, as a midget, she won't have him.
Is "The Sideshow" Worth Watching Today? "The Sideshow" is a film primarily for dedicated silent cinema enthusiasts, film historians, and those specifically interested in the early cinematic portrayal of circus life and its unique performers. For a modern audience seeking a compelling narrative or polished filmmaking, i...
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Comparing the cinematic DNA and archive impact of two defining moments in cult history.
Erle C. Kenton
F. Martin Thornton
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"Is "The Sideshow" Worth Watching Today? "The Sideshow" is a film primarily for dedicated silent cinema enthusiasts, film historians, and those specifically interested in the early cinematic portrayal of circus life and its unique performers. For a modern audience seeking a compelling narrative or polished filmmaking, it's a challenging watch. While it offers fascinating glimpses into a bygone era of entertainment and features a remarkable cast of actual sideshow performers, its melodramatic plot..."
Pat Harmon
Howard J. Green
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