The Circus Kid is a 1928 American sound part-talkie drama film directed by George B. Seitz.[1] In addition to sequences with audible dialogue or talking sequences, the film features a synchronized musical score and sound effects along with English intertitles. The soundtrack was recorded using the RCA Photophone sound-on-film system. [2] A print of the film exists.[3]
| The Circus Kid | |
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| Directed by | George B. Seitz Charles Kerr (assistant) |
| Written by | Melville Baker James Ashmore Creelman |
| Starring | Frankie Darro |
| Cinematography | Philip Tannura |
| Edited by | Ann McKnight |
| Distributed by | Film Booking Offices of America (aka FBO) |
Release date |
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Running time | 68 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Languages | Sound (Part-Talkie) English Intertitles |
Cast
edit- Frankie Darro as Buddy
- Poodles Hanneford as Poodles
- Joe E. Brown as King Kruger
- Helene Costello as Trixie
- Sam Nelson as Tad
- Lionel Belmore as Beezicks
- Charles Miller as Cadwallader
- John Gough as Skelly Crosley (as Johnny Gough)
- Syd Crossley as Skelly's Runner (as Sid Crosley)
- Charles Gemora as Zozo, the Gorilla
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ Hal Erickson (2009). "NY Times: The Circus Kid". Movies & TV Dept. The New York Times. Baseline & All Movie Guide. Archived from the original on May 9, 2009. Retrieved June 20, 2011.
- ^ "Silent Era: The Circus Kid". Silent Era. Retrieved June 20, 2011.
- ^ "The Circus Kid". American Silent Feature Film Survival Database. Retrieved January 9, 2014.
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