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King of the Circus

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1924 | 64 min | Comedy

Monday Morning Maybeearly rating

Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe

With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Great for anyone looking to switch off and smile. Easy company after a long day.
The mood
Light and funny.
The pace
Zips along, at 1 hr 4 min. Short enough for a weeknight.
What might put you off
  • It's in German, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
  • Made in 1924: an older pace and style.
  • Skip it if you're after something serious tonight.

Max suffers from drunkenness, but gets serious after he falls for the daughter of a circus director - who forbids her romance with an outsider.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsNot counted

    Not enough reviews on record yet

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Reach & staying powerWeak

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    Not enough engagement data yet

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Cast & crew

Directed by Édouard-Émile Violet

  • Max LinderMax Graf von Pompadour
  • Eugen Burg
  • Gyula Szöreghy
  • Vilma Banky
  • Kurt Kasznar