King of the Circus
c. 1925
This vibrant poster advertises a Swedish release of a Max Linder film, showing the silent film star as a dashing circus ringmaster. Dressed in a flamboyant red uniform covered in medals, he strikes a heroic pose with one foot planted firmly on a weeping lion's head. Max Linder was actually one of the first international film comedians, paving the way for Charlie Chaplin, who considered him a major influence. The lion's tears add a hilarious touch to the 'Circus King' persona, hinting at the slapstick farce within the movie.
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