Shirley of the Circus
Synopsis
Nita is the popular dancer in a French circus. The strong man, Max, is her guardian and lends her to an interested artist, James Blackthorne, who promises to educate her for three years, then return her to Max. Nita is in love with one of the performers, Pierre. After three years Max calls for her at the convent, but Nita is afraid of him and runs away. Blackthorne asks his fiancé to give her a home, but Nita overhears a conversation about herself and fears she is not wanted. When Pierre calls to take her back to the circus, she goes. Blackthorne misses her and starts out on a search. Max treats them both brutally, and is so jealous of Pierre that he lets him fall during an acrobatic feat. Pierre is injured, but recovers with Nita at his side. Blackthorne finds her and offers her a home again, but she says she will never leave Pierre. —Moving Picture World, November 25, 1922
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Release History & Theatrical Window
November 12, 1922
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rowland V. Lee
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert N. Lee
- Original Title
- Shirley of the Circus
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Fox Film Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rowland V. Lee
Robert N. Lee
G.O. Post
Department Leadership Roster
Rowland V. Lee
Director
Robert N. Lee
Screenplay
G.O. Post
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Shirley of the Circus
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What is Shirley of the Circus about?
Nita is the popular dancer in a French circus. The strong man, Max, is her guardian and lends her to an interested artist, James Blackthorne, who promises to educate her for three years, then return her to Max. Nita is in love with one of the performers, Pierre. After three years Max calls for her at the convent, but Nita is afraid of him and runs away. Blackthorne asks his fiancé to give her a home, but Nita overhears a conversation about herself and fears she is not wanted. When Pierre calls to take her back to the circus, she goes. Blackthorne misses her and starts out on a search. Max treats them both brutally, and is so jealous of Pierre that he lets him fall during an acrobatic feat. Pierre is injured, but recovers with Nita at his side. Blackthorne finds her and offers her a home again, but she says she will never leave Pierre. —Moving Picture World, November 25, 1922
Who directed Shirley of the Circus?
Shirley of the Circus was directed by Rowland V. Lee.
Who stars in Shirley of the Circus?
The principal cast of Shirley of the Circus includes Shirley Mason, George O'Hara, Crauford Kent, Alan Hale, Lule Warrenton.
When was Shirley of the Circus released and how long is it?
Shirley of the Circus was released in 1922 with a total runtime of 50m.