
A Circus Romance
Synopsis
Circus dancer Babette learns from Zaidee, her fortune-teller mother, that her father is the respected businessman Ezra Butterworth, who had deserted Zaidee years before and then remarried. After Zaidee dies, Babette goes to live with Ezra, but fearful that his second wife will learn of his less-than-upright past, he takes her in as his ward and forbids her to mention their real relationship.
Top Cast
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January 24, 1916
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Charles M. Seay
- Screenplay & Story
- Betty T. Fitzgerald, Frances Marion
- Original Title
- A Circus Romance
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Equitable Motion Pictures Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Charles M. Seay
Betty T. Fitzgerald, Frances Marion
Department Leadership Roster
Charles M. Seay
Director
Betty T. Fitzgerald
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Circus Romance
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is A Circus Romance about?
Circus dancer Babette learns from Zaidee, her fortune-teller mother, that her father is the respected businessman Ezra Butterworth, who had deserted Zaidee years before and then remarried. After Zaidee dies, Babette goes to live with Ezra, but fearful that his second wife will learn of his less-than-upright past, he takes her in as his ward and forbids her to mention their real relationship.
Who directed A Circus Romance?
A Circus Romance was directed by Charles M. Seay.
Who stars in A Circus Romance?
The principal cast of A Circus Romance includes Muriel Ostriche, Edwards Davis, Jack Hopkins, Catherine Doucet, George Larkin.
When was A Circus Romance released and how long is it?
A Circus Romance was released in 1916 with a total runtime of 50m.
