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The Lure of the Circus(1918)
Status: Released
Date: 1918-11-18
55%
2 Votes
Time: 0h 54m
Thrills, Excitement, Danger!!
Overview:
Lure of the Circus is a 1918 American adventure film serial directed by J. P. McGowan.
Languages: No Language.
Countries:
United States of America
ProductionCompanies:
Universal Film Manufacturing Company
Movie: The Lure of the Circus
Top 10 Billed Cast
Eddie Polo
Eddie Somers
Eileen Sedgwick
Alicia Page
Molly Malone
Nan Harden - Chapters 1 thru 5
Harry Carter
Edward Lawrence
Noble Johnson
Silent Andy
Duke R. Lee
Richard Van Norman
Charles Hill Mailes
Malcolm Somers
James Gordon
Guy Brock
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Overview
Lure of the Circus is a 1918 American adventure film serial directed by J. P. McGowan.
Release Date
1918-11-18
Average
5.5
Rating:
2.8 startsTagline
Thrills, Excitement, Danger!!
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Languages:
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