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Motion Picture Classic, New York, May 1926.

Airplane view of the Charlie Chaplin studios, Hollywood, where

that comedian is making „The Circus“ as his next production

for distribution by United Artists Corporation as a unit of its „Dominant Sixteen.“

(...) Exhibitors Herald, May 29, 1926

& „The Circus“ Set, airview of the Chaplin studio with the tent built

for production of „The Circus,“ Silent Locations, detail

& „The Circus“ Set, Merna Kennedy seated on the Chaplin

Studio lawn, Charlie Chaplin Picture Data Base

& Lucky Merne Kennedy who has been chosen by Charlie Chaplin

to play the lead opposite him in „The Circus.“

(...) Photo, The Stage Coach, Screenland, May 1926

& This Is How She Looks

      Photo. MERNA KENNEDY

      Just in case anybody may be hungering and thirsting

for details concerning Miss Merna Kennedy, Charlie

Chaplin‘s new leading lady, in his latest picture, „The Circus,“

here they are:

      Miss Kennedy was born in Chicago. She is of Irish

descent, has auburn hair, green eyes and is five inches tall

and weights just 100 pounds.

      Miss Kennedy is a dancer of note and at the age of 9 was

featured in a dancing act which played the Orpheum

vaudeville theaters throughout the country. When discovered

by Chaplin she was playing a comedy part in „All For

You“ at the Mason. Her engagement with Chaplin will be Miss

Kennedy‘s first appearance in pictures.

(...) Los Angeles Times, Feb. 22, 1926

& CHARLIE CHAPLIN SIGNS NEW LEAD FOR „CIRCUS“

      Charlie Chaplin has another new leading lady!

She is Merna Kennedy – a discovery, never has appeared

on the screen before – described as titian haired,

green eyed and small. Charlie discovered her dancing

in a Los Angeles theatre and immediately

signed her to be his leading lady in „The Circus.“

(...) Daily News, New York, Feb. 22, 1926

& Chaplin´s ,Circus‘ In August“ (...)

      Charles Chaplin will not finish the „Circus“ until about

August.

      He contemplates immediately after beginning either

„The Dandy“ or „The Suicide Club.“

(...) Variety, May 12, 1926

„She is now playing the pretty equestrienne of the comedy“

Editorial content. „Our OWN NEWS CAMERA

      Charlie Chaplin‘s new comedy, The Circus, is going

to bring a new discovery to the screen. She is Merna Kennedy,

and she is now playing the pretty equestrienne

of the comedy.“

      Photo.

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