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At the Circus

At the Circus

Keep the world laughing!

19396.41h 27m

Overview

Jeff Wilson, the owner of a small circus, owes his partner Carter $10,000. Before Jeff can pay, Carter's accomplices steal the money so he can take over the circus. Antonio Pirelli and Punchy, who work at the circus, together with lawyer Loophole try to find the thief and get the money back.

Directed by Edward Buzzell
Written by Irving Brecher, E.Y. Harburg
Produced by Mervyn LeRoy
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Top Cast

Groucho Marx

Groucho Marx

Attorney J. Cheever Loophole

Chico Marx

Chico Marx

Antonio Pirelli

Harpo Marx

Harpo Marx

'Punchy'

Kenny Baker

Kenny Baker

Jeff Wilson

Florence Rice

Florence Rice

Julie Randall

Eve Arden

Eve Arden

Peerless Pauline

Margaret Dumont

Margaret Dumont

Mrs. Suzanna Dukesbury

Nat Pendleton

Nat Pendleton

Goliath

Fritz Feld

Fritz Feld

Jardinet

James Burke

James Burke

John Carter

Themes & Keywords

circusmusicalauntmoneylawyerstrong man

About At the Circus

At the Circus is a comedy, music film released in 1939 exploring themes of circus, musical, aunt, money, lawyer, strong man. Directed by Edward Buzzell, it stars Groucho Marx, Chico Marx, Harpo Marx. Jeff Wilson, the owner of a small circus, owes his partner Carter $10,000. Before Jeff can pay, Carter's accomplices steal the money so he can take over the circus. Antonio Pirelli and Punchy, who work at the circus, together with lawyer Loophole try to find the thief and get the money back.

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