The Sideshow

Melrose, the proprietor of a traveling circus, finds his business under attack. A jealous competitor, enraged by Melrose's success in securing bookings, has planted a saboteur within the company. This infiltrator orchestrates a series of 'accidents,' aiming to undermine the circus's reputation and financial stability. Amidst this escalating sabotage, Melrose hires a captivating young woman, a little person, to be his new magician's assistant. He quickly develops a strong attraction to her, hoping for a romantic connection, but soon realizes that his affections are not reciprocated, primarily due to their significant difference in stature. The film weaves this personal romantic struggle with the broader threat to the circus's very existence.