A 1920s circus performer uses every means at his disposal to achieve fame and fortune at the expense of others.
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The people behind it
Richard Barthelmess
Pierre Radier aka Paul Rader
Jean Muir
Joanna Ryan Croy
Marjorie Rambeau
Mme. Azais
Verree Teasdale
Lady Claire Benston
Florence Eldridge
Leah Ernst
Dorothy Burgess
Hazel Flint Radier
Hobart Cavanaugh
Henry Mueller
William Janney
Young Pierre Croy
Arthur Hohl
Homer Flint
Theodore Newton
Elmer Croy
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