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Movie poster: King of the Circus (1924)
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King of the Circus

1924 · 64 min Comedy
5.0 / 10 · TMDB

Max suffers from drunkenness, but gets serious after he falls for the daughter of a circus director - who forbids her romance with an outsider.

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Original Title Max, der Zirkuskönig
Year 1924
Country France, Austria
Genre Comedy
Director Édouard-Émile Violet
Runtime 64 min.
Rating TMDB: 5.0/10 (2 votes)

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The film constructs its humor on the stark contrast between the protagonist's dissolute life and the demanding, orderly world of the circus. It relies on silent-era physical comedy and visual gags, where every stumble is a step toward redemption.

What lingers after the final reel is a charming, uncomplicated belief in love's power to inspire self-improvement. It's a testament to the idea that even a hopeless case can discover hidden talents when motivated by the heart. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Édouard-Émile Violet

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