The Circus Kid
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The Circus Kid is a 1928 silent drama film
directed by George B. Seitz
. Although it was a silent film, it contained some talking sequences, synchronized music and sound effects.
Drama film
A drama film is a film genre that depends mostly on in-depth development of realistic characters dealing with emotional themes. Dramatic themes such as alcoholism, drug addiction, infidelity, moral dilemmas, racial prejudice, religious intolerance, poverty, class divisions, violence against women...
directed by George B. Seitz
George B. Seitz
George Brackett Seitz was an American playwright, screenwriter, film actor and director. He was known for his screenplays for action serials, including:*The Perils of Pauline *The Exploits of Elaine...
. Although it was a silent film, it contained some talking sequences, synchronized music and sound effects.
Cast
- Frankie DarroFrankie DarroFrankie Darro was an American actor and later in his career a stuntman. He began his career as a child actor in silent films, progressed to lead roles and co-starring roles in adventure, western, dramatic, and comedy films, and later became a character actor and voice-over artist.-Early life:Darro...
as Buddy - Poodles Hanneford as Poodles
- Joe E. Brown as King Kruger
- Helene CostelloHelene CostelloHelene Costello was an American motion picture actress, most notably of the silent film era.Lou Costello took his professional name from the actress.- Biography :...
as Trixie - Sam Nelson as Tad
- Lionel BelmoreLionel BelmoreLionel Belmore . When he was born, Wimbledon was in Surrey. He was an English character actor and director on stage for more than a quarter of a century, appearing with Wilson Barrett, Sir Henry Irving, William Faversham, Lily Langtry and other famous actors. He entered in films from 1911...
as Beezicks - Charles MillerCharles Miller (director)Charles A. Miller was an American actor and silent film director. Before taking up directing, he was an actor.Miller was born in Saginaw, Michigan and died in New York City.-Filmography:*The Ship of Souls...
as Cadwallader - John Gough as Skelly Crosley (as Johnny Gough)
- Syd CrossleySyd CrossleySyd Crossley was an English film actor. He appeared in 114 films between 1925 and 1942.He was born in London, England and died in Troon, Scotland...
as Skelly's Runner (as Sid Crosley) - Charles GemoraCharles GemoraCharles Gemora was a former Hollywood makeup artist renowned as "the King of the Gorilla Men" for his prolific appearances in many Hollywood films while wearing a gorilla suit.-Biography:...
as Zozo - the Gorilla - Frank Hemphill as Officer