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The Circus poster
A
Excellent
MASTER SCORE 81.4 / 100
1928·Comedy / Family / Romance·1h 12m

THE CIRCUS

“The Circus is Here!”

Charlie, a wandering tramp, becomes a circus handyman - soon the star of the show - and falls in love with the circus owner's stepdaughter.

Above the Line
Charles Chaplin·DirectorCharlie Chaplin·WriterRoland Totheroh·Director of PhotographyCharlie Chaplin·MusicCharlie Chaplin·Editor
Cast
Charlie Chaplin·A TrampAl Ernest Garcia·The Circus Proprietor and Ring MasterMerna Kennedy·The Proprietor's Step-Daughter Merna, a Circus RiderHarry Crocker·Rex, a Tight Rope WalkerGeorge Davis·A MagicianHenry Bergman·An Old ClownTiny Sandford·The Head Property ManJohn Rand·An Assistant Property ManSteve Murphy·A PickpocketAlbert Austin·Clown (uncredited)
Full Crew
(20 credits)
Directing· 3
Charlie Chaplin·DirectorHarry Crocker·Assistant DirectorDella Steele·Script Supervisor
Writing· 1
Charlie Chaplin·Writer
Camera· 3
Roland Totheroh·Director of PhotographyMark Marlatt·Camera OperatorJack Wilson·Camera Operator
Editing· 1
Charlie Chaplin·Editor
Sound & Music· 4
Charlie Chaplin·MusicAlois Reiser·ConductorLambert Williamson·Music ArrangerCharlie Chaplin·Theme Song Performance
Art & Design· 1
Charles D. Hall·Art Direction
Production· 2
Charlie Chaplin·ProducerAl Ernest Garcia·Casting
Other Departments· 5
Toraichi Kono·DriverHenry East·Animal WranglerHarry Crocker·Unit PublicistTony Campanaro·Animal WranglerCharles Gay·Animal Wrangler
By the Numbers
81.4
OF 100
Master Score
8.1
OF 10
IMDb
97%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
—
Worldwide Gross
1
1 NOMS
Oscar Wins
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Poster DNA

THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

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Dominant Palette
3 colors
#344040
#707C7C
#A0A0A0
Mood
Ominous, Dramatic
Composition
Centered
Era
2010s
Visual Style
Graphic Design

“The poster features a close-up of the Statue of Liberty, partially submerged, with only her head and the torch-bearing arm visible above a stone pedestal. The s”

dramapolitical
Key Elements
Statue Of LibertyTorchFlamePedestal
Atmosphere
Dark, Gritty, Cold
Color Mood
Cool
Setting
Urban
Design Score
8/10
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