The Sideshow - 1928

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.

80min
1928
Released
Trakio rating0.0/10
IMDB rating7.1/10

Cast

Marie Prevost profile pictureMarie PrevostQueenie Parker
Ralph Graves profile pictureRalph GravesGentleman Ted Rogers
'Little Billy' Rhodes profile picture'Little Billy' RhodesP.W. Melrose (as Little Billy)

About The Sideshow

The Sideshow Overview

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.

Runtime: 80min

Extra details

Original Title: The Sideshow
Original Language: English
Directed By: Erle C. Kenton
Production Companies
Columbia Pictures