The Sideshow movie poster

The Sideshow

December 11, 1928 1h 20m

Originally released in 1928. The Sideshow is a drama film. directed by Erle C. Kenton. At just 80 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Marie Prevost, Ralph Graves, and 'Little Billy' Rhodes

Synopsis

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.

Quick Facts

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Release Date December 11, 1928 97 years ago
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Runtime 1h 20m 80 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

  • Columbia Pictures

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Sideshow about?

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 creat...

Who directed The Sideshow?

The Sideshow was directed by Erle C. Kenton.

How long is The Sideshow?

The Sideshow has a runtime of 1 hours and 20 minutes (80 minutes total).

When was The Sideshow released?

The Sideshow was released on December 11, 1928 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in The Sideshow?

The main cast of The Sideshow includes Marie Prevost, Ralph Graves, 'Little Billy' Rhodes, Alan Roscoe, Pat Harmon.