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The Jenison boy finds shelter in a Virginia circus
A hunted youth escapes capture and seeks safety in a Virginia circus. Clown Grinaldi and performer families shield him while mulling his guilt in a tense dressing tent. Braddock, the brutal owner, debates turning him in for a $500 reward as the troupe weighs loyalty, fear, and fate.
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Virginia
Womin
Eircoe
Grinaldi
Grinald
Signor
Annconda
Ed Casey
Joey
Idra
Finnston Wan
Trip
Ping
Liz
Jank
Jenison
Jovet
Galt
Saling
Sir Cruott
David Jenison
Boy
Joey Grinaldi
Canvas
Hostlers
Mak Ae An AnDoMcement
Casey
Moe
Jonson Boy
David
Braddock
Tom
Were
Indiana
Bena
Starbright
Lin
Bradiock
Mary
Dick Cronk
Charlottesville
Mrs. Braddock
Moother
Jad
Joey Noakes
Milo
Roxane
Hradilock
Mr. Blake
Grinstdl
Christie Braddock
Rascal