The Dutch Circus
Originally released in 1924. The Dutch Circus is a feature film. directed by Theo Frenkel Sr..
Starring Louis Bouwmeester, Esther de Boer-van Rijk, and Kitty Kluppell
Synopsis
After years of touring abroad with his "Cirque Hollandais", Hendrik van Dalen returns to Holland, hoping that his brother will lend him financial support. Since the death of his wife, things have gone from bad to worse with Hendrik, who drowns his sorrow in drink. Moreover, he has set his heart on the circus-equestrienne, who pretends to love him but is having an affair with the company's wrestler. By encouraging Hendrik to drink, they hope to get their hands on his possessions. Hendrik's daughter sees through their designs and, with the aid of the clown Louisot, tries to foil their plans.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 17, 1924
101 years ago
Runtime
1h 35m
95 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Good (2 votes)
Language
NL
Original language
Country
Netherlands
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- NL
Production Companies
- Dutch Film Co.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Dutch Circus about?
After years of touring abroad with his "Cirque Hollandais", Hendrik van Dalen returns to Holland, hoping that his brother will lend him financial support. Since the death of his wife, things have g...
Who directed The Dutch Circus?
The Dutch Circus was directed by Theo Frenkel Sr..
How long is The Dutch Circus?
The Dutch Circus has a runtime of 1 hours and 35 minutes (95 minutes total).
When was The Dutch Circus released?
The Dutch Circus was released on October 17, 1924 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Dutch Circus?
The main cast of The Dutch Circus includes Louis Bouwmeester, Esther de Boer-van Rijk, Kitty Kluppell, Agnès Marou, Frits Bouwmeester jr..