Circus Days

• 1923

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Toby Tyler (Jackie Coogan) runs away from home after being spanked by his abusive uncle in this comedy drama. Leaving his mother Ann (Barbara Tennant) behind, Toby joins a circus and starts out selling lemonade. He soon develops a trick riding act that becomes the star attraction of the circus. Armed with a $75-a-week salary and job security, Toby returns home to take his mother away from her cruel brother-in-law. Coogan continued to improve as an actor and steals the show in this feature that delighted children of all ages.