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The Circus Kid

The Circus Kid

Thrill tinted romance from the lives of those that live to make you laugh..hiding their tears behind a smile.

1928•1h 8m
FamilyDrama

In 'The Circus Kid', Buddy, an orphan who runs away from a a harsh orphanage, joins Cadwallader's Circus.

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Production

Film Booking Offices of America (FBO)

Language

EN

Status

Released

Release Date

Cast

Frankie Darro

Frankie Darro

Buddy

Poodles Hanneford

Poodles Hanneford

Poodles

Joe E. Brown

Joe E. Brown

King Kruger

Helene Costello

Helene Costello

Trixie

Lionel Belmore

Lionel Belmore

Beezicks

John Gough

John Gough

Skelly Crosley

Syd Crossley

Syd Crossley

Skelly's Runner

Charles Gemora

Charles Gemora

Zozo - the Gorilla

Frank Hemphill

Officer

Clarence Moorehouse

Minor Supporting Role

Billy Schuler

Buddy Smith

William Haynes

Sure Shot Dick

Sam Nelson

Tad

Charles Miller

Cadwallader

George LeMaire

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