Call of the Circus is a 1930 pre-Code film written by Maxine Alton and directed by Frank O'Connor.
The film is noted as silent screen idol Bushman's first talkie.
[1] A retired clown (Bushman) tells a young woman (Wyndham) about his life under the big top and his troubles with his wife (Ethel Clayton).
Eventually he realizes his love for his wife and son, and the three return to the circus.
After the film's release, Bushman sued O'Connor and his production company for back wages, and won a full judgment of $2,500.