The Sideshow
1928, English. Directed by Erle C. Kenton.
Melrose's circus is being threatened by his competitor, who's angry that Melrose has outmanuevered him in bookings; what he doesn't know is that the competitor has also planted a saboteur who creates accidents in hopes of reducing the value of the circus. Meanwhile, he's also hired a beautiful young woman as the magician's assistant, with eyes toward more - but he realizes that, as a midget, she won't have him.
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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- Released
- 11 December 1928
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Howard J. Green
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The Sideshow: quick answers
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How long is The Sideshow?
The Sideshow runs 80 minutes (1h 20m).
Does The Sideshow have a post-credits scene?
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What movies are like The Sideshow?
If you liked The Sideshow, try O.G., Hardball, Circus World.
Who directed The Sideshow?
The Sideshow (1928) was directed by Erle C. Kenton and stars Marie Prevost, Ralph Graves, 'Little Billy' Rhodes.