Circus
Originally released in 1936. Circus is a music/comedy film. directed by Grigori Aleksandrov.
Starring Lyubov Orlova, Vladimir Volodin, and Sergei Stolyarov
Synopsis
An American circus performer finds herself the victim of racism after it is revealed that she's the mother of a mixed-race child. In the midst of the public scandal, she finds happiness, love, and refuge in the USSR.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 25, 1936
89 years ago
Runtime
1h 34m
94 minutes total
User Rating
6.2/10
Good (22 votes)
Language
Russian
Original language
Country
Soviet Union
Production
Director
Top Cast
Lyubov Orlova
as Marion Dixon
Vladimir Volodin
as Ludvig
Sergei Stolyarov
as Ivan Petrovich Martinov
Pavel Massalsky
as Franz von Kneishitz
Lev Sverdlin
as Cameo
Solomon Mikhoels
as Cameo
Yevgeniya Melnikova
as Rayechka
Fyodor Kurikhin
as Captain Borneo
Sergei Antimonov
as Shprekhshtalmejster (uncredited)
Pavel Geraga
as Cameo
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- RU
Production Companies
- Mosfilm
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Circus about?
An American circus performer finds herself the victim of racism after it is revealed that she's the mother of a mixed-race child. In the midst of the public scandal, she finds happiness, love, and ...
Who directed Circus?
Circus was directed by Grigori Aleksandrov.
How long is Circus?
Circus has a runtime of 1 hours and 34 minutes (94 minutes total).
When was Circus released?
Circus was released on May 25, 1936 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Circus?
The main cast of Circus includes Lyubov Orlova, Vladimir Volodin, Sergei Stolyarov, Pavel Massalsky, Lev Sverdlin.