Charles Chaplin is one of history's greatest cinema actors, writers and directors. For over fifty years Chaplin charmed audiences and critics with his timeless wit and candid take on the state of humanity in masterpieces such as The Great Dictator, Modern Times, The Gold Rush and more. Chaplin and his contribution to cinema have passed the test of time, he remains an adored icon even in the 21st century. Transmission Films and Paramount Home Entertainment are proud to present the definitive, fully-restored Chaplin collection. In The Circus, the Tramp becomes an accidental sensation after running away from the law and into the bigtop. His hilarious efforts to elude the police who think he is a pickpocket have the audience in stitches. He is offered a job at the circus where he meets the girl of his dreams. One of the great undiscovered "Tramp" comedies, The Circus received an honorary Academy Award in 1928 and remains one of Chaplin's funniest comedic creations.