Review of The Circus (1928) by Andrew C — 24 Jun 2009

Just a terrific movie with a powerful, truthful ending. I love everything in this film.

This review of The Circus (1928) was written by Andrew C on 24 Jun 2009.

The Circus has generally received very positive reviews.

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