01 Dec 1922
Deserted at the Altar
Anna Moore, a poor orphaned country girl, and her little brother, Tommy, live with hypocritical Squire Simpson, who conspires with his son to acquire the inheritance due the girl.
The Circus Kid
Thrill tinted romance from the lives of those that live to make you laugh..hiding their tears behind a smile.
In 'The Circus Kid', Buddy, an orphan who runs away from a a harsh orphanage, joins Cadwallader's Circus.
Top Billed Cast
Frankie Darro Buddy
Poodles Hanneford Poodles
Joe E. Brown King Kruger
Helene Costello Trixie
Lionel Belmore Beezicks
John Gough Skelly Crosley
Syd Crossley Skelly's Runner
Charles Gemora Zozo - the Gorilla
Frank Hemphill Officer
Clarence Moorehouse Minor Supporting Role
Billy Schuler Buddy Smith William Haynes Sure Shot Dick
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