THE CIRCUS (1970 SCORE) by CHARLIE CHAPLIN - GERMAN LP

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"THE CIRCUS" (NEW 1970 SCORE) with and by CHARLIE CHAPLIN - (GERMANY)   To the best of my knowledge this UNITED ARTISTS LP was not released in North America when it first appeared in this 1970's German pressing. The record number is UAS 290571. The vinyl is in LIKE NEW condition, and the cover would be also other than a small seam split at the middle top.   The film,"THE CIRCUS", is generally considered to be a lesser Charlie Chaplin effort, coming as it does between two unquestioned masterpieces - "The Gold Rush" (1925) and "City Light"( 1931). Though not one of his best, it has a lot going for it. Director Chaplin casts star Chaplin in his traditional "Little Tramp" role. Charlie has many an adventure and close shave while performing under the Big Top. The standard Chaplin pathos rears its head when Charlie falls in love with pretty tightrope walker. She chooses someone else at the end , but with a characteristic shrug, Charlie shuffles off into the horizon and onto his next adventure. THE CIRCUS won Chaplin a special Oscar in 1928, then lay unseen for forty-two years; it was reissued in 1970, and with a new musical score by Chaplin himeself. He can be heard singing the theme song in the opening scenes and on the first track of this rare vinyl soundtrack album from Germany. (Liner notes are in German).  All titles composed by Charlie Chaplin and Arranged by LAMBERT WILLIAMSON and ERIC JAMES.   For a more detailed piece on "THE CIRCUS", check out the following URL :   http://www.charliechaplin.com/biography/articles/1-The-Circus   SIDE 1:   TITLE SONG ( Vocal: CHARLIE CHAPLIN) CIRCUS ARRIVAL HALL OF MIRRORS BREAKFAST WITH THE MANAGERS DAUGHTER HOUSE OF LAUGHS CLOWNING AROUND OPPORTUNITY AUDITION WITH A CLOWN   SIDE 2:   TAKING THE MAGIC AWAY END OF THE CHASE SAVED FROM THE LION TIGHTROPE SYMPATHY ANOTHER CHANCE SUCCESS AT LAST BUSINESS BOOMING   SHIPPING COST:         U.S.A. / ONTARIO / QUEBC  $8.00                              REST OF CANADA VARIES BY PROVINCE                              INTERNATIONAL    $16.00