The Merry-Go-Round movie poster

The Merry-Go-Round

September 21, 1919 0h 50m

Originally released in 1919. The Merry-Go-Round is a comedy/drama film. directed by Edmund Lawrence. At just 50 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Peggy Hyland, Jack Mulhall, and Edward Jobson

Synopsis

Crump's Colossal Combined Carnival Show barely survives financially by hiring thieves and pickpockets to rob customers. One day, clubman Jack Hamilton buys the circus when his car breaks down on his way to meet a deadline to avoid bankruptcy and he needs the circus tractor to haul his auto out of a ditch. Hamilton leads the circus to financial success and falls in love with Gypsy, the ticket-taker. To convince Jack to marry Gypsy, her supposed mother, fortune-teller Carlotta, says that she was kidnapped as a baby and shows Jack a photo in which he recognizes Gypsy's mother as the wife of Andrew Pomeroy, the financier who ruined him.

Quick Facts

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Release Date September 21, 1919 106 years ago
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Runtime 0h 50m 50 minutes total
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Production Companies

  • Fox Film Corporation

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Merry-Go-Round about?

Crump's Colossal Combined Carnival Show barely survives financially by hiring thieves and pickpockets to rob customers. One day, clubman Jack Hamilton buys the circus when his car breaks down on hi...

Who directed The Merry-Go-Round?

The Merry-Go-Round was directed by Edmund Lawrence.

How long is The Merry-Go-Round?

The Merry-Go-Round has a runtime of 0 hours and 50 minutes (50 minutes total).

When was The Merry-Go-Round released?

The Merry-Go-Round was released on September 21, 1919 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in The Merry-Go-Round?

The main cast of The Merry-Go-Round includes Peggy Hyland, Jack Mulhall, Edward Jobson, Edwin B. Tilton, Vera Lewis.