
King of the Circus
Seen it?1924 | 64 min | Comedy
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

