Shirley of the Circus (1922)
Nita is the popular dancer in a French circus. The strong man, Max, is her guardian and lends her to an interested artist, James Blackthorne, who promises to educate her for three years, then return her to Max. Nita is in love with one of the performers, Pierre. After three years Max calls for her at the convent, but Nita is afraid of him and runs away. Blackthorne asks his fiancé to give her a home, but Nita overhears a conversation about herself and fears she is not wanted. When Pierre calls to take her back to the circus, she goes. Blackthorne misses her and starts out on a search. Max treats them both brutally, and is so jealous of Pierre that he lets him fall during an acrobatic feat. Pierre is injured, but recovers with Nita at his side. Blackthorne finds her and offers her a home again, but she says she will never leave Pierre. —Moving Picture World, November 25, 1922
Cast
- Shirley Mason - Nita
- George O'Hara - Pierre
- Crauford Kent - James Blackthorne
- Alan Hale - Max
- Lule Warrenton - Blanquette
- Maude Wayne - Susan Van Der Pyle
- Mathilde Brundage - Mrs. Van Der Pyle
Screenplay
- Robert N. Lee (Screenplay)
- Robert N. Lee (Story)
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Shirley of the Circus about?
- Nita is the popular dancer in a French circus. The strong man, Max, is her guardian and lends her to an interested artist, James Blackthorne, who promises to educate her for three years, then return her to Max. Nita is in love with one of the performers, Pierre. After three years Max calls for her at the convent, but Nita is afraid of him and runs away. Blackthorne asks his fiancé to give her a home, but Nita overhears a conversation about herself and fears she is not wanted. When Pierre calls to take her back to the circus, she goes. Blackthorne misses her and starts out on a search. Max treats them both brutally, and is so jealous of Pierre that he lets him fall during an acrobatic feat. Pierre is injured, but recovers with Nita at his side. Blackthorne finds her and offers her a home again, but she says she will never leave Pierre. —Moving Picture World, November 25, 1922
- Who directed Shirley of the Circus?
- Shirley of the Circus was directed by Rowland V. Lee.
- Who stars in Shirley of the Circus?
- Shirley of the Circus stars Shirley Mason, George O'Hara, Crauford Kent, Alan Hale, Lule Warrenton, Maude Wayne.
- How long is Shirley of the Circus?
- Shirley of the Circus has a runtime of 50m (50 minutes).
- What genre is Shirley of the Circus?
- Shirley of the Circus is a Drama film.
- Where was Shirley of the Circus produced?
- Shirley of the Circus was produced in United States of America.