description Circus Overview
Circus is a 1936 Soviet film directed by Grigori Aleksandrov and Isidor Simkov through Mosfilm. The project was initially envisioned as an “eccentric comedy” intended to be humorous. It’s a melodramatic musical film with comedic elements.
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info Circus Specifications
| Country | Soviet Union |
| Year | 1936 |
help Circus FAQ
What is the story of the 1936 Soviet film Circus?
Lyubov Orlova plays Marion Dixon, an American circus performer who faces racist abuse after having a Black child and later finds refuge in the Soviet circus. Grigori Aleksandrov and Isidor Simkov directed the 1936 Mosfilm musical. [Circus](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Circus_%281936_film%29)
Who stars as Marion Dixon, and what songs matter?
Lyubov Orlova plays Marion, with Sergei Stolyarov and Vladimir Volodin in major roles, and Isaak Dunayevsky wrote the music. The film's 'Song of the Motherland' became one of the best-known Soviet songs associated with the movie. [Circus](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Circus_%281936_film%29)
Is Circus a comedy, musical or political melodrama?
It mixes melodrama, comedy and musical spectacle, a blend Aleksandrov described as an eccentric comedy. Its cheerful stage numbers sit alongside a political message about racism and Soviet internationalism. [Circus](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Circus_%281936_film%29)
Where was Circus made and how long is it?
Circus was produced by Mosfilm in the Soviet Union and runs about 94 minutes. It was released in 1936 with Russian dialogue and songs. [Circus](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Circus_%281936_film%29)
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