The Excitement and Drama! The Romance! The Myth!
Circus In Cinema: Hollywood Under the Big Top depicts how the movies represent the world in and out of the circus ring! Clips from 25 feature films on the theme of circus are presented with live commentary by Rob Mermin, founder of Circus Smirkus. Rob ran off to join the European circus at age 19 and has lived the life and perpetrated the myths. The films represent many genres: Hollywood Epic, Family, Drama, and Cult Classics. Stars featured include Burt Lancaster, Tony Curtis, Gina Lollobrigida, John Wayne, Betty Hutton, James Stewart, Henry Fonda, Charlton Heston, Peter Lorre, Humphrey Bogart, Frederic March, Pat Boone, Doris Day, Danny Kaye, and more!
Sponsored by Lost Nation Theater Company.
Approximately 90 minutes.
Category: 2010 Films & Events
