Year: 1929
Runtime: 72 min
A charming vagabond (Charlie Chaplin) finds himself unexpectedly employed by a circus after his comical antics win over the ringmaster. He becomes an entertainer, leading to a string of hilarious mishaps. Amidst the chaos, he develops a connection with a beautiful show rider (Merna Kennedy), who is also drawn to a skilled acrobat, creating a complicated and heartwarming romantic entanglement.
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