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Circus
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Circus

1936 · 94 min Music Comedy
6.2 / 10 · TMDB

An American circus performer finds herself the victim of racism after it is revealed that she's the mother of a mixed-race child. In the midst of the public scandal, she finds happiness, love, and refuge in the USSR.

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

Circus has mixed reviews with a rating of 6.2/10. Good for a relaxed evening without high expectations.

Not every film is made for everyone. Read the synopsis, watch the trailer — you'll know right away if it's for you.

A classic from 1936. They don't make them like this anymore — which is exactly why you should watch it. Best for: viewers looking to try something new without being too demanding.

— MovieFinder Editorial

🎭 Cast

Lyubov Orlova

Lyubov Orlova

Marion Dixon

Vladimir Volodin

Vladimir Volodin

Ludvig

Sergey Stolyarov

Sergey Stolyarov

Ivan Petrovich Martinov

Pavel Massalsky

Pavel Massalsky

Franz von Kneishitz

Lev Sverdlin

Lev Sverdlin

Cameo

Solomon Mikhoels

Solomon Mikhoels

Cameo

Yevgeniya Melnikova

Yevgeniya Melnikova

Rayechka

Fyodor Kurikhin

Fyodor Kurikhin

Captain Borneo

Sergei Antimonov

Sergei Antimonov

Shprekhshtalmejster (uncredited)

Pavel Geraga

Pavel Geraga

Cameo

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