The Sideshow(1928)
The Sideshow 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.
The Sideshow (1928) is a drama film directed by Erle C. Kenton, released on December 11, 1928 with a runtime of 1h 20m. It stars Marie Prevost, Ralph Graves, 'Little Billy' Rhodes and Alan Roscoe. Viewers rate it 9.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Erle C. Kenton
- Writers:
- Howard J. Green, Howard J. Green
- Cinematographer:
- Joseph Walker
- Production:
- Columbia Pictures
- Status:
- Released
The Sideshow Cast & Crew
Main cast
Marie Prevost
as Queenie Parker
Ralph Graves
as Gentleman Ted Rogers
'Little Billy' Rhodes
as P.W. Melrose (as Little Billy)
Alan Roscoe
as Ghandi
Pat Harmon
as Bowen (the canvas boss)
Key crew
Directed by Erle C. Kenton, written by Howard J. Green and Howard J. Green.
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The Sideshow Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 9.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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The Sideshow – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Sideshow online?
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Who stars in The Sideshow?
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The main cast of The Sideshow (1928) includes Marie Prevost, Ralph Graves, 'Little Billy' Rhodes, Alan Roscoe and Pat Harmon. The film was directed by Erle C. Kenton. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Sideshow released?
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The Sideshow was released on December 11, 1928 and runs for 1h 20m.
Is The Sideshow worth watching?
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The Sideshow (1928) holds an average rating of 9.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.