At the Circus
"Keep the world laughing!"
Originally released in 1939. At the Circus is a comedy/music film. directed by Edward Buzzell. At just 87 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Groucho Marx, Chico Marx, and Harpo Marx
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 20, 1939
86 years ago
Runtime
1h 27m
87 minutes total
User Rating
6.4/10
Good (95 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Groucho Marx
as Attorney J. Cheever Loophole
Chico Marx
as Antonio Pirelli
Harpo Marx
as 'Punchy'
Kenny Baker
as Jeff Wilson
Florence Rice
as Julie Randall
Eve Arden
as Peerless Pauline
Margaret Dumont
as Mrs. Suzanna Dukesbury
Nat Pendleton
as Goliath
Fritz Feld
as Jardinet
James Burke
as John Carter
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Frequently Asked Questions
What is At the Circus about?
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 ...
Who directed At the Circus?
At the Circus was directed by Edward Buzzell.
How long is At the Circus?
At the Circus has a runtime of 1 hours and 27 minutes (87 minutes total).
When was At the Circus released?
At the Circus was released on October 20, 1939 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in At the Circus?
The main cast of At the Circus includes Groucho Marx, Chico Marx, Harpo Marx, Kenny Baker, Florence Rice.