The Circle

The Circle

The Circle

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The Circle

"W. SOMERSET MAUGHAM is the man who wrote "RAIN." Now he gives audiences another brilliant dramatic entertainment. An amazing romance of society, from the stage success that held Broadway spell-bound for two years."

1925

1h 6m

5.4(14 votes)

Comedy

Overview

Elizabeth Cheney has a wealthy husband, social prominence and everything she could want in life . . . except Ted Lutton, the man she loves. She must decide whether to give everything up to follow her heart and run off with Ted.

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Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

The people behind it

Cast & crew

10 featured cast members

Starring

Eleanor Boardman

Eleanor Boardman

Elizabeth Cheney

Malcolm McGregor

Malcolm McGregor

Edward 'Teddy' Luton

Alec B. Francis

Alec B. Francis

Lord Clive Cheney

Eugenie Besserer

Eugenie Besserer

Lady Catherine 'Kitty' Cheney

George Fawcett

George Fawcett

Lord Hugh Porteous

Creighton Hale

Creighton Hale

Arnold Cheney

Otto Hoffman

Otto Hoffman

Dorker

Eulalie Jensen

Eulalie Jensen

Mrs. Alice Shenstone

Buddy Smith

Young Arnold

Joan Crawford

Joan Crawford

Young Lady Catherine

Creative team

Directed by: Frank Borzage
Written by: Kenneth B. Clarke

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