The Circus Kid

1928 film

  • October 7, 1928 (1928-10-07)
Running time
68 minutesCountryUnited StatesLanguagesSound (Part-Talkie)
English Intertitles

The Circus Kid is a 1928 American sound part-talkie drama film directed by George B. Seitz.[1] In addition to sequences with audible dialogue or talking sequences, the film features a synchronized musical score and sound effects along with English intertitles. The soundtrack was recorded using the RCA Photophone sound-on-film system. [2] A print of the film exists.[3]

Cast

  • Frankie Darro as Buddy
  • Poodles Hanneford as Poodles
  • Joe E. Brown as King Kruger
  • Helene Costello as Trixie
  • Sam Nelson as Tad
  • Lionel Belmore as Beezicks
  • Charles Miller as Cadwallader
  • John Gough as Skelly Crosley (as Johnny Gough)
  • Syd Crossley as Skelly's Runner (as Sid Crosley)
  • Charles Gemora as Zozo, the Gorilla

See also

  • List of early sound feature films (1926–1929)

References

  1. ^ Hal Erickson (2009). "NY Times: The Circus Kid". Movies & TV Dept. The New York Times. Baseline & All Movie Guide. Archived from the original on May 9, 2009. Retrieved June 20, 2011.
  2. ^ "Silent Era: The Circus Kid". Silent Era. Retrieved June 20, 2011.
  3. ^ "The Circus Kid". American Silent Feature Film Survival Database. Retrieved January 9, 2014.

External links

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