The Sideshow
Synopsis
Melrose's circus is being threatened by his competitor, who's angry that Melrose has outmanuevered him in bookings; what he doesn't know is that the competitor has also planted a saboteur who creates accidents in hopes of reducing the value of the circus. Meanwhile, he's also hired a beautiful young woman as the magician's assistant, with eyes toward more - but he realizes that, as a midget, she won't have him.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
December 11, 1928
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Erle C. Kenton
- Screenplay & Story
- Howard J. Green
- Original Title
- The Sideshow
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Erle C. Kenton
Howard J. Green
Joseph Walker
Department Leadership Roster
Erle C. Kenton
Director
Howard J. Green
Screenplay
Joseph Walker
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Sideshow
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What is The Sideshow about?
Melrose's circus is being threatened by his competitor, who's angry that Melrose has outmanuevered him in bookings; what he doesn't know is that the competitor has also planted a saboteur who creates accidents in hopes of reducing the value of the circus. Meanwhile, he's also hired a beautiful young woman as the magician's assistant, with eyes toward more - but he realizes that, as a midget, she won't have him.
Who directed The Sideshow?
The Sideshow was directed by Erle C. Kenton.
Who stars in The Sideshow?
The principal cast of The Sideshow includes Marie Prevost, Ralph Graves, 'Little Billy' Rhodes, Alan Roscoe, Pat Harmon.
When was The Sideshow released and how long is it?
The Sideshow was released in 1928 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.