
The Devil's Circus
Drama
Overview
In 1913, Carl is released from prison, where he served a sentence for stealing. Spurned by his circumstance, Carl rejects God and resumes his fast life of crime. Before long, his fate intersects with that of Mary, a devout orphan, prompting a romance and a reevaluation.
Top Cast


Norma Shearer
Norma Shearer
Mary
Norma Shearer
Mary


Charles Emmett Mack
Charles Emmett Mack
Carlstop
Charles Emmett Mack
Carlstop


Carmel Myers
Carmel Myers
Yonna
Carmel Myers
Yonna


John Miljan
John Miljan
Lieberkind
John Miljan
Lieberkind


Claire McDowell
Claire McDowell
Mrs. Peterson
Claire McDowell
Mrs. Peterson


Joyce Coad
Joyce Coad
Little Anita
Joyce Coad
Little Anita


Charles Murray
Charles Murray
Circus Member
Charles Murray
Circus Member


Sidney Bracey
Sidney Bracey
Sidney Bracey


Karl Dane
Karl Dane
Karl Dane


Mack Swain
Mack Swain
Mack Swain
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