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6.8 / 10(7 votes)IMDb19261h 14mUnited States of America

The Devil's Circus

Synopsis

In 1913, Carl is released from prison, where he served a sentence for stealing. Spurned by his circumstance, Carl rejects God and resumes his fast life of crime. Before long, his fate intersects with that of Mary, a devout orphan, prompting a romance and a reevaluation.

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

February 14, 1926

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Benjamin Christensen
Screenplay & Story
Benjamin Christensen
Original Title
The Devil's Circus
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
No Language
Runtime
1h 14m
Production Studios
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Benjamin Christensen

Screenplay & Story

Benjamin Christensen

Director of Photography

Ben F. Reynolds

Film Editing

Ben Lewis

Department Leadership Roster

Benjamin Christensen

Benjamin Christensen

Director

Benjamin Christensen

Benjamin Christensen

Screenplay

Ben Lewis

Editor

Ben F. Reynolds

Director of Photography

Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Devil's Circus.

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Public Domain

Movies in the public domain in the United States. References: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_films_in_the_public_domain_in_the_United_States archive.org

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Devil's Circus

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is The Devil's Circus about?

In 1913, Carl is released from prison, where he served a sentence for stealing. Spurned by his circumstance, Carl rejects God and resumes his fast life of crime. Before long, his fate intersects with that of Mary, a devout orphan, prompting a romance and a reevaluation.

Who directed The Devil's Circus?

The Devil's Circus was directed by Benjamin Christensen.

Who stars in The Devil's Circus?

The principal cast of The Devil's Circus includes Norma Shearer, Charles Emmett Mack, Carmel Myers, John Miljan, Claire McDowell.

When was The Devil's Circus released and how long is it?

The Devil's Circus was released in 1926 with a total runtime of 1h 14m.