The Dutch Circus (1924)

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After years of touring abroad with his "Cirque Hollandais", Hendrik van Dalen returns to Holland, hoping that his brother will lend him financial support. Since the death of his wife, things have gone from bad to worse with Hendrik, who drowns his sorrow in drink. Moreover, he has set his heart on the circus-equestrienne, who pretends to love him but is having an affair with the company's wrestler. By encouraging Hendrik to drink, they hope to get their hands on his possessions. Hendrik's daughter sees through their designs and, with the aid of the clown Louisot, tries to foil their plans.

Director: Theo Frenkel Sr.
Runtime: 95 min
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Cinematography: Jan Smit
Production: Dutch Film Co.
Country: Netherlands
Original Language: nl
More Films by Director: Theo Frenkel Sr.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Dutch Circus about?
After years of touring abroad with his "Cirque Hollandais", Hendrik van Dalen returns to Holland, hoping that his brother will lend him financial support. Since the death of his wife, things have gone from bad to worse with Hendrik, who drowns his sorrow in drink. Moreover, he has set his heart on the circus-equestrienne, who pretends to love him but is having an affair with the company's wrestler. By encouraging Hendrik to drink, they hope to get their hands on his possessions. Hendrik's daughter sees through their designs and, with the aid of the clown Louisot, tries to foil their plans.
Who directed The Dutch Circus?
The Dutch Circus was directed by Theo Frenkel Sr..
Who stars in The Dutch Circus?
The Dutch Circus stars Louis Bouwmeester, Esther de Boer-van Rijk, Kitty Kluppell, Agnès Marou, Frits Bouwmeester jr., Alfred Harvey.
How long is The Dutch Circus?
The Dutch Circus has a runtime of 1h 35m (95 minutes).
Where was The Dutch Circus produced?
The Dutch Circus was produced in Netherlands.