The Circus Kid is a 1928 American sound part-talkie drama film directed by George B. Seitz.[1] In addition to sequences with audible dialogue or talking sequences, the film features a synchronized musical score and sound effects along with English intertitles. The soundtrack was recorded using the RCA Photophone sound-on-film system. [2] A print of the film exists.[3]

The Circus Kid
Directed byGeorge B. Seitz
Charles Kerr (assistant)
Written byMelville Baker
James Ashmore Creelman
StarringFrankie Darro
CinematographyPhilip Tannura
Edited byAnn McKnight
Distributed byFilm Booking Offices of America (aka FBO)
Release date
  • October 7, 1928 (1928-10-07)
Running time
68 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguagesSound (Part-Talkie)
English Intertitles

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References

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  1. ^ Hal Erickson (2009). "NY Times: The Circus Kid". Movies & TV Dept. The New York Times. Baseline & All Movie Guide. Archived from the original on May 9, 2009. Retrieved June 20, 2011.
  2. ^ "Silent Era: The Circus Kid". Silent Era. Retrieved June 20, 2011.
  3. ^ "The Circus Kid". American Silent Feature Film Survival Database. Retrieved January 9, 2014.
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