"Thrill tinted romance from the lives of those that live to make you laugh..hiding their tears behind a smile." 07 October 1928 Drama, Family 68 mins
In 'The Circus Kid', Buddy, an orphan who runs away from a a harsh orphanage, joins Cadwallader's Circus.
Watch the official The Circus Kid 1928 trailer in HD below.
Frankie Darro as Buddy
Poodles Hanneford as Poodles
Joe E. Brown as King Kruger
Helene Costello as Trixie
Lionel Belmore as Beezicks
John Gough as Skelly Crosley
Syd Crossley as Skelly's Runner
Charles Gemora as Zozo - the Gorilla
Frank Hemphill as Officer
Clarence Moorehouse as Minor Supporting Role
William Haynes as Sure Shot Dick
Sam Nelson as Tad
Charles Miller as Cadwallader
George B. Seitz Director
United States 07 October 1928
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