The Devil's Circus
1926, English. Directed by Benjamin Christensen.
In 1913, Carl is released from prison, where he served a sentence for stealing. Spurned by his circumstance, Carl rejects God and resumes his fast life of crime. Before long, his fate intersects with that of Mary, a devout orphan, prompting a romance and a reevaluation.
- Runtime
- 1h 14m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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- Released
- 14 February 1926
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Benjamin Christensen
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The Devil's Circus runs 74 minutes (1h 14m).
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The Devil's Circus isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 14 February 1926. (Checked 31 October 2026.)
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Who directed The Devil's Circus?
The Devil's Circus (1926) was directed by Benjamin Christensen and stars Norma Shearer, Charles Emmett Mack, Carmel Myers.