Presented here is a selection of outtakes from the 'stepping out' sequence, with narration by comedy choreographer Dan Kamin.
To expand on the Tramp’s love for Merna the circus rider, director Charlie Chaplin filmed a scene expressing his character’s overwhelming nervousness about giving her a ring. Presented here are outtakes of that scene, edited into their possible position in THE CIRCUS. Also included are alternate ...
The following audio excerpts are from an interview with director Charlie Chaplin’s musical collaborator Eric James, recorded by Chaplin biographer Jeffrey Vance in 1998.
In 1968, when Charlie Chaplin decided to rerelease THE CIRCUS, he composed a new score and wrote a song for the film's opening credits, “Swing Little Girl.” The song was originally recorded by singer Ken Barrie, though in the end, Chaplin used a version he sang himself. Audio excerpts from the re...
