THE DEFINITIVE GUIDE TO CHARLIE CHAPLIN'S "THE CIRCUS" (1928)

) In addition, the film brings in one of several stereotypes we see lots in circus movies: criminal offense. When we first meet up with The Tiny Tramp, he’s looking at a sideshow with a substantial crowd whilst a man beside him picks the pocket of a rich spectator, then tries to throw the blame on Chaplin by quickly relocating the wallet he stole