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The Devil's Circus
Film / 1926

The Devil's Circus

Directed by Benjamin Christensen
Drama

★ 6.8/10Audience rating

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.

The story

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.

Cast

Norma ShearerMary Charles Emmett MackCarlstop Carmel MyersYonna John MiljanLieberkind Claire McDowellMrs. Peterson Joyce CoadLittle Anita Charles MurrayCircus Member Sidney Bracey Karl Dane Mack Swain

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