The Circus Kid
“Thrill tinted romance from the lives of those that live to make you laugh..hiding their tears behind a smile.”
Synopsis
In 'The Circus Kid', Buddy, an orphan who runs away from a a harsh orphanage, joins Cadwallader's Circus.
Top Cast
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Frankie Darro
Buddy
Poodles Hanneford
Poodles
Joe E. Brown
King Kruger
Helene Costello
Trixie
Lionel Belmore
Beezicks
John Gough
Skelly Crosley
Syd Crossley
Skelly's Runner
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
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 7, 1928
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- George B. Seitz
- Original Title
- The Circus Kid
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 8m
- Production Studios
- Film Booking Offices of America (FBO)
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
George B. Seitz
Department Leadership Roster
George B. Seitz
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Circus Kid
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Circus Kid about?
In 'The Circus Kid', Buddy, an orphan who runs away from a a harsh orphanage, joins Cadwallader's Circus.
Who directed The Circus Kid?
The Circus Kid was directed by George B. Seitz.
Who stars in The Circus Kid?
The principal cast of The Circus Kid includes Frankie Darro, Poodles Hanneford, Joe E. Brown, Helene Costello, Lionel Belmore.
When was The Circus Kid released and how long is it?
The Circus Kid was released in 1928 with a total runtime of 1h 8m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Circus Kid?
The Circus Kid holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).