The Star of the Side Show
Synopsis
Her parents were humble peasants, and were fond of her when she was a baby, for they believed she would grow up to be a beautiful woman and make a good match. The trouble was that she didn't grow up. When she was nineteen she was no bigger than a child of six. Naturally they were overjoyed when an offer for their daughter's hand was made by another midget who lived in the same village. To their astonishment and anger, the girl refused to entertain it, declaring the husband she chose would have to be a man of whom she could be proud. Her home life was most unhappy after that, and the entire family rejoiced when a showman from the United States arrived and offered what seemed big money if she would join his "Congress of Freaks," which was quite an institution in America. And the girl went gladly.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
April 1, 1912
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lucius Henderson
- Original Title
- The Star of the Side Show
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 12m
- Production Studios
- Thanhouser Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lucius Henderson
Carl Gregory
Department Leadership Roster
Lucius Henderson
Director
Carl Gregory
Director of Photography
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 Star of the Side Show
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What is The Star of the Side Show about?
Her parents were humble peasants, and were fond of her when she was a baby, for they believed she would grow up to be a beautiful woman and make a good match. The trouble was that she didn't grow up. When she was nineteen she was no bigger than a child of six. Naturally they were overjoyed when an offer for their daughter's hand was made by another midget who lived in the same village. To their astonishment and anger, the girl refused to entertain it, declaring the husband she chose would have to be a man of whom she could be proud. Her home life was most unhappy after that, and the entire family rejoiced when a showman from the United States arrived and offered what seemed big money if she would join his "Congress of Freaks," which was quite an institution in America. And the girl went gladly.
Who directed The Star of the Side Show?
The Star of the Side Show was directed by Lucius Henderson.
Who stars in The Star of the Side Show?
The principal cast of The Star of the Side Show includes Marie Eline, Mignon Anderson, Robert Milasch, David H. Thompson, May Carr.
When was The Star of the Side Show released and how long is it?
The Star of the Side Show was released in 1912 with a total runtime of 12m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Star of the Side Show?
The Star of the Side Show holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).