
The Big Store(1941)
A detective is hired to protect the life of a singer, who has recently inherited a department store, from the store's crooked manager.


“Keep the world laughing!”
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.

Groucho Marx
Attorney J. Cheever Loophole

Chico Marx
Antonio Pirelli

Harpo Marx
'Punchy'

Kenny Baker
Jeff Wilson

Florence Rice
Julie Randall

Eve Arden
Peerless Pauline

Margaret Dumont
Mrs. Suzanna Dukesbury

Nat Pendleton
Goliath

Fritz Feld
Jardinet

James Burke
John Carter
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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