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The Dutch Circus

After years of touring abroad with his "Cirque Hollandais", Hendrik van Dalen returns to Holland, hoping that his brother will lend him financial support. Since the death of his wife, things have gone from bad to worse with Hendrik, who drowns his sorrow in drink. Moreover, he has set his heart on the circus-equestrienne, who pretends to love him but is having an affair with the company's wrestler. By encouraging Hendrik to drink, they hope to get their hands on his possessions. Hendrik's daughter sees through their designs and, with the aid of the clown Louisot, tries to foil their plans.

Top Cast

  • Louis Bouwmeester

    Louis Bouwmeester

    Hendrik van Dalen

  • Esther de Boer-van Rijk

    Esther de Boer-van Rijk

    van Dalen's Wife

  • Kitty Kluppell

    Kitty Kluppell

    van Dalen's Daughter

  • Agnès Marou

    Agnès Marou

    van Dalen's Daugther

  • Frits Bouwmeester jr.

    Frits Bouwmeester jr.

    Louisot

  • Alfred Harvey

    Alfred Harvey

    Worstelaar

  • Willem Hunsche

    Willem Hunsche

  • Johannes Heesters

    Johannes Heesters

  • Piet Köhler

    Piet Köhler

Overview

After years of touring abroad with his "Cirque Hollandais", Hendrik van Dalen returns to Holland, hoping that his brother will lend him financial support. Since the death of his wife, things have gone from bad to worse with Hendrik, who drowns his sorrow in drink. Moreover, he has set his heart on the circus-equestrienne, who pretends to love him but is having an affair with the company's wrestler. By encouraging Hendrik to drink, they hope to get their hands on his possessions. Hendrik's daughter sees through their designs and, with the aid of the clown Louisot, tries to foil their plans.

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