The Star of the Side Show (1912)
Her parents were humble peasants, and were fond of her when she was a baby, for they believed she would grow up to be a beautiful woman and make a good match. The trouble was that she didn't grow up. When she was nineteen she was no bigger than a child of six. Naturally they were overjoyed when an offer for their daughter's hand was made by another midget who lived in the same village. To their astonishment and anger, the girl refused to entertain it, declaring the husband she chose would have to be a man of whom she could be proud. Her home life was most unhappy after that, and the entire family rejoiced when a showman from the United States arrived and offered what seemed big money if she would join his "Congress of Freaks," which was quite an institution in America. And the girl went gladly.
Cast
- Marie Eline - A Midget, The Star of the Side Show
- Mignon Anderson - Mignon, the Snake Charmer
- Robert Milasch - Carlo, the Giant
- David H. Thompson - The Strong Man
- May Carr - The Fat Lady
- Fannie Gregory - The Bearded Lady
- Bertha Blanchard - The Albino
- Carl M. Leviness - Barker
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Star of the Side Show about?
- Her parents were humble peasants, and were fond of her when she was a baby, for they believed she would grow up to be a beautiful woman and make a good match. The trouble was that she didn't grow up. When she was nineteen she was no bigger than a child of six. Naturally they were overjoyed when an offer for their daughter's hand was made by another midget who lived in the same village. To their astonishment and anger, the girl refused to entertain it, declaring the husband she chose would have to be a man of whom she could be proud. Her home life was most unhappy after that, and the entire family rejoiced when a showman from the United States arrived and offered what seemed big money if she would join his "Congress of Freaks," which was quite an institution in America. And the girl went gladly.
- Who directed The Star of the Side Show?
- The Star of the Side Show was directed by Lucius Henderson.
- Who stars in The Star of the Side Show?
- The Star of the Side Show stars Marie Eline, Mignon Anderson, Robert Milasch, David H. Thompson, May Carr, Fannie Gregory.
- How long is The Star of the Side Show?
- The Star of the Side Show has a runtime of 12m (12 minutes).
- What genre is The Star of the Side Show?
- The Star of the Side Show is a Drama, Romance film.
- Where was The Star of the Side Show produced?
- The Star of the Side Show was produced in United States of America.