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Certain professions and certain business enterprises exert a peculiar fascination upon their votaries, and once engaged in them it seems almost impossible to sever the connection. The circus is perhaps as strongly magnetic as any of them, and this fascination is strongly represented in this film which is really a reproduction of life under the white top, as it is known. Even though the heroine is happily married and undoubtedly realizes the abuse from which she escaped, the fascination is too strong and she succumbs. But, fortunately for her, the artificial character of the life appalls her and she returns to her home in time to prevent her letter announcing her return to the old life failing into the hands of her husband. The film is a brilliant study in the influence of an occupation upon character, and the effect it may have upon the individual, even after years have passed. The film may be considered unique in two respects: First, it presents very strongly the peculiar enchantment of circus life; and, second, it is a remarkably accurate representation of circus life. Probably no better was ever produced in motion pictures. The picture will appeal to some because of its psychological suggestiveness and to others because it illustrates a circus. Not all films please such widely divergent tastes. - The Moving Picture World, February 5, 1910