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The Devil's Circus

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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.

movie

Status: Released

Released Date: 1926-02-14

Runtime: 74 mins

Director: Benjamin Christensen

Spoken language: No Language

Genres: Drama

Original title: The Devil's Circus

Production Companies: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

Production Countries: United States of America

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