Charlie, a wandering tramp, becomes a circus handyman and falls in love with the circus owner's daughter. Unaware of Charlie's affection, the girl falls in love with a handsome young performer. Charlie's versatility makes him star of the show when he substitutes for an ailing tightwire walker. He is discharged from the company when he protects the girl from her father's abuse, but he returns and appeals to the handsome performer to marry the girl. After the wedding the father prevails upon them to rejoin the circus. Charlie is hired again, but he stays behind when the caravan moves on.
Genre: Comedy, Romance
Starring: Charlie Chaplin, Al Ernest Garcia, Merna Kennedy, Harry Crocker, George Davis
Directed & Produced by: Charlie Chaplin, Charlie Chaplin, Charlie Chaplin, Charlie Chaplin, Charlie Chaplin
Release date: 1/6/1928
Running time: 72 minutes
IMDb Rating: 8.1/10 by 356 users