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Under the Top

1919-01-04 · 50 min · ★ 10.0

Comedy

Jimmie, a small-town boy, visits a traveling circus passing through town. he falls in love with Pansy, the daughter of the circus' tightrope walker, after he saves her from a gang of thugs...

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Directors
Donald Crisp
Production companies
Famous Players-Lasky Corporation
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Fred StoneFred StoneJimmie Jones
Ella HallElla HallPansy O'Neill
Lester Le MayTerry O'Neill
Sylvia AshtonSylvia AshtonLotta Crust
James CruzeJames Cruze'Foxy' Stillmore
Guy OliverGuy OliverJay Trimmer
Charles OgleCharles OgleOtto B. Shott
Noah BeeryNoah BeeryProf. De Como
J. CummingsJustice of the Peace
Jane WolfeJane WolfeMrs. Jones (as Jane Wolff)
Julia N. StarkWardrobe lady
Gordon GriffithGordon GriffithJimmie Jones (prologue and epilogue)
Althea WorthleyLittle Pansy O'Neill (prologue and epilogue)

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