A tramp (Charles Chaplin) finds work doing odd jobs around a traveling circus, but his comic blundering soon makes him a popular clown. The tramp falls secretly in love with the owner's daughter (Merna Kennedy), an equestrienne; she, however, loves the handsome Rex (Harry Crocker), a
daredevil tightrope walker, and is abused by her brutal father (Allan Garcia). Her father fires the tramp when he steps in to protect her, but the tramp comes back to persuade Rex to marry the girl. After the wedding, the tramp is invited to rejoin the circus, but he declines. The troupe moves on,
and he stays behind. Though a bit broader than his previous feature, the classic GOLD RUS...
Released:
1928
Rated:
NR
Length:
72 mins