THE CIRCUS
1928,
Janus Films,
71 min,
USA,
Dir: Charles Chaplin
The Little Tramp goes from being a circus loiterer who steals hot dogs from babies to an accidental clown in this delightful riot by comedic genius Charlie Chaplin. Don't be fooled by the freewheeling slapstick throughout - the final shot evokes the heart-tugging yet adorable melancholia that makes the Tramp one of cinema's most enduring characters.