Life's Circus_
Brothers Ralph and Gaston are performing in a circus tightrope act, in a fight over a woman. Ralph escalates the tension even further when he tries to rescue a young tightrope walker from the cruelty of her stepfather, the circus ringmaster.
Starring
Raimondo Van Riel, Ernst Van Duren, Kurt Gerron
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
Life's Circus was released 98 years ago in 1928.
Overview
Brothers Ralph and Gaston are performing in a circus tightrope act, in a fight over a woman. Ralph escalates the tension even further when he tries to rescue...
Life's Circus is a Drama film with a runtime of 1h 52m.
CAST (8)
Raimondo Van Riel
Gaston Flamingo
Ernst Van Duren
Ralf Flamingo
Kurt Gerron
Bela Garay
Lucie Höflich
Seine Frau
Mary Johnson
Eve Garay
Valerie Boothby
Frau im Nordexpress
Valy Arnheim
Der Stallmeister
Alexander Murski
Der Direktor
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Life's Circus about?
Brothers Ralph and Gaston are performing in a circus tightrope act, in a fight over a woman. Ralph escalates the tension even further when he tries to rescue a young tightrope walker from the cruelty of her stepfather, the circus ringmaster.
How long is Life's Circus?
Life's Circus has a runtime of 112 minutes (1h 52m).
Who stars in Life's Circus?
The cast of Life's Circus includes Raimondo Van Riel, Ernst Van Duren, Kurt Gerron, Lucie Höflich, Mary Johnson.
GENRES (1)
Drama