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Wikipedia article'Call of the Circus' is a little-seen 1930 film written by Maxine Alton and directed by Frank O'Connor. The film stars Francis X. Bushman and Ethel Clayton. The film is noted as silent screen idol Bushman's first talkie. PlotA retired clown (Bushman) tells a young woman (Wyndham) about his life under the big top and his troubles with his wife (Ethel Clayton). He falls for the young girl after rescuing her from peril, but she falls in love with a young man (William C. Kirby). Eventually he realizes his love for his wife and son, and the three return to the circus. Starring* Francis X. Bushman as The Man * Ethel Clayton as The Woman * Joan Wyndham as The Girl * William C. Kirby as The Boy * Dorothy Gay as Circus Performer * Sunburnt Jim Wilson as The Shadow ProductionBushman signed a contract with Pickwick Pictures in July 1929. After the film's release, Bushman sued O'Connor and his production company for back wages, and won a full judgment of $2,500. ReferencesCategory:1930 films Category:Circus films Category:Films directed by Frank O'Connor | |
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