The First of May
An unwanted boy and a forgotten old lady find running away to join the circus is really coming home.
1999 · 1h 51m · G Drama, Family
Overview
Cory is a foster child nobody wants. Carlota is an elderly woman the world has forgotten. Together, they find friendship and family when they join a traveling circus. Also features Mickey Rooney and Joe DiMaggio, in his last screen appearance.
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