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| The Circus | |
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| Directed by | Miguel M. Delgado |
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| Produced by | |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Gabriel Figueroa |
| Edited by | Jorge Busto |
| Music by | Manuel Esperón |
Production company | Posa Films |
Release date |
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Running time | 90 minutes |
| Country | Mexico |
| Language | Spanish |
The Circus (Spanish: El circo) is a 1943 Mexican comedy film directed by Miguel M. Delgado and starring Cantinflas and Gloria Lynch. [1]
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