An overambitious ringmaster is deviously plotting to have his circus' owner done away with in a lion cage so he can take over the whole show. However, World War I intervenes and he eventually aids the Allied cause by joining the German army.
If you're looking for something polished or a movie that actually follows its own rules, you should probably skip this one. Tillie's Punctured Romance from 1928 is a bit of a disaster, but it's the kind of disaster I actually enjoy watching on a Sunday afternoon when I don't want to think too hard. 🤡 It’s definitely ...
still_frame
publicity
Comparing the cinematic DNA and archive impact of two defining moments in cult history.
A. Edward Sutherland
Hal Roach
Community
Log in to comment.
"If you're looking for something polished or a movie that actually follows its own rules, you should probably skip this one. Tillie's Punctured Romance from 1928 is a bit of a disaster, but it's the kind of disaster I actually enjoy watching on a Sunday afternoon when I don't want to think too hard. 🤡 It’s definitely worth a watch if you’re a fan of W.C. Fields or if you just like seeing how weird movies used to be before everything got so standardized. People who want a tight plot or "prestige..."
Monte Brice, Keene Thompson
United States
Deep dive into the cult classic
Discover similar cinematic experiences
A Directorial Spotlight on A. Edward Sutherland
