Sparrow of the Circus (1914)

Genre

drama film, silent film

Country

United States

Elsewhere

IMDb

The catalogue in 3D

The film shelves have a room of their own that you can walk around in. The cat behind the counter is the AI Catbot, and they pick real films from the same catalogue when you tell them what you feel like watching. Nothing is for sale, here or in there. Go in from here and this film is already out on the counter, with more like it waiting on the shelf next to it.

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How it feels

A clown hides his grief after his wife runs away with the ringmaster. His patience and his child's love eventually bring the family back together.

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What happens

Sparrow of the Circus is a 1914 American silent short drama film based on a story by M.H. McKinstry. It was said to be: "Pathetic tale of the ring and the elopement of the clown's wife with a rascally ring master [Jackson Crane]. Sparrow is comforted by his friend Pantaloon and shows no sign of his secret grief. His brave patience and the love of his child bring about a touching reunion." Its release was for six months. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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