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Los Angeles Evening Express, L. A., Cal., March 5, 1928.
CHARLIE CHAPLIN in „THE CIRCUS“
and Sid Grauman‘s „Bally-Hoo“ Prologue
Grauman‘s Chinese
(...) Los Angeles Times, March 5, 1928
& CHAPLIN PLAYS
A LONE HAND
The solitary funmaker in literature and drama without
an associate or foil is Charlie Chaplin.
This distinction has come to light with the revelation
that his newest comedy, „The Circus,“ now drawing
crowds to Grauman‘s Chinese Theater is his complete creation,
as he is author, director and star.
In the opinion of Thomas Burke, English novelist,
and lifelong friend of Chaplin, the character is
Charlie‘s concept of man. Writing in a British newspaper,
Burke states.
„Chaplin described to me the first sudden conception
of his figure of fun – the poor, ludicrous fool,
of forlorn attitudes, who would be a gentleman, and never
can; who would do fine and beautiful things, and
always does them in the wrong way and earns kicks in place
of acceptance and approval.“
(...) Los Angeles Evening Express, March 3, 1928
& „The Circus“ – United Artists, Los Angeles
Times: „Chaplin hits peak in comedy.“ (See Los Angeles
Times, Jan. 30, 1928)
Record: „Charlie at best. There probably never was
a circus or a clown any funnier than Chaplin is.
Hearty abdominal laughter. Novel gags productive of hearty
laughs than any of his other most recent films.“
Examiner: „Irresistible mimicry of Chaplin and his fine
art pf pantomime has seldom, if ever, had such
a medium. Brings out all Chaplinesque qualities that are
so appealing, so devastatingly funny and so
representative of the highest form of screen artistry.
Brought forth roars of laughter. An example
of what can be done with the right type of comedy. Intrigues
the imagination and pleases the great majority.“
Express: „It sent them away still laughing at crazy
antics of Chaplin.“ (See Los Angeles Evening
Express, Jan. 28, 1928)
Evening Herald: „Chaplin at best. Unforgettable pantomime
and spontaneous comedy. Another arresting contribution
to screen by its premier comedian. Presents Chaplin and his
most contagious mood of comedy, and is further proof
of his mastery of pathos. Enough gags for a dozen comedies.
Pantomime receives a classic interpretation in more
than one scene.“
Illustrated News: „In a class by himself. Heavy laughter
and applause.“
(...) Newspaper Opinions on New Pictures, Motion
Picture News, March 3, 1928
& Age Granted to Clowns of Past
(...) Los Angeles Times, March 1, 1928
& Largest Pie in World
is Hauled Here
A „made in Southern Caliornia“ product, the world‘s
largest pie, 9 feet in diameter and 18 inches thing,
with 500 pounds of prunes under its crust, will be on display
Sunday and Monday in the forecourt of Grauman‘s
Chinese Theater in connection with the showing of Charlie
Chaplin‘s „The Circus.“
(...) Los Angeles Times, March 3, 1928
& CHINESE SIDESHOW MOVES TO MAY‘S
Juveniles accompanying their parents on shopping tours
downtown will have the opportunity to enjoy one of the
features of the forecourt sideshow to Charlie Chaplin‘s „The
Circus“ at the Chinese Theater through arrangements
made by Sid Grauman with the May Company.
(...) Los Angeles Evening Evening Express, Feb. 29, 1928
& Grauman Passes Previous Total
Having been viewed by an aggregate of 140,307 persons
to date, Sid Grauman‘s prologue, „Ballyhoo,“ and
Charlie Chaplin‘s „The Circus“ have broken all records for
the first six weeks‘ attendance of any previous
Graumanesque production, during its present engagement
at Grauman‘s Chinese Theater. (...)
Winter season in the big circuses makes it possible
for Grauman to present such performers as
Poodles Hanneford, ace of clowns, and his equestrian
troupe; the Rooney, noted aerialists; Pallenberg‘s
bicycling bears, and other idols of the sawdust ring appearing
in the prologue.
(...) Los Angeles Times, March 5, 1928
„Far outstripped The Gold Rush“
Editorial content. „140,000 HAVE
SEeN ,Circus‘
An aggregate of 140,000 persons having viewed the
presentation of Sid Grauman‘s prologue, Ballyhoo,
and Charlie Chaplin‘s The Circus, these attractions have
broken all records for the first six weeks‘ attendance
of any Grauman productions. Not even The Covered Wagon
or The Big Parade, which had phenomenal runs, were
viewed by such numbers during their first weeks.
For the first 75 performances attendance at the Chinese
Theater has far outstripped The Gold Rush for the
same period, although Charlie‘s Alaskan picture established
records.
Since the run of the current presentation will be limited
on account of advance bookings of other presentations,
Grauman urges theatergoers not to delay in making reservations.
The Circus will never be seen again in any other theater
in combination with Grauman‘s great prologue with famous
circus stars.“
Grauman‘s Chinese Theater, 6925 Hollywood Blvd., L. A.
The Circus is released by United
Artists in New York January 6, 1928.
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