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Movie poster: The Pride of the Circus (1912)
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The Pride of the Circus

1912 · 46 min Drama
5.8 / 10 · TMDB

A tightrope walker from a traveling circus falls deeply in love with the mayor's daughter in a small seaside town. When he saves her from a deadly fire, his feelings are reciprocated by the young woman, who immediately accepts his marriage proposal. To spite the mayor's disapproval of the liaison between his daughter and the poor artist, the tightrope walker prepares a sensational but dangerous act, that will make him worthy of his bride. (stumfilm.dk)

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Original Title Den Flyvende Cirkus
Year 1912
Country Denmark
Genre Drama
Director Alfred Lind
Runtime 46 min.
Rating TMDB: 5.8/10 (9 votes)

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The film constructs its drama on the clash between two worlds: the bohemian liberty of the circus and the rigid order of a bourgeois household. It relies entirely on the eloquent language of gesture and expressive pantomime to convey its emotional stakes.

What lingers after the final reel is a poignant tale of love defying social barriers, culminating in a breathtaking act of devotion. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Alfred Lind

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By dim lamplight, accompanied by a soft piano score or period-appropriate music.

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