At the Circus(1939)
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At the Circus 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.
At the Circus (1939) is a comedy and music film directed by Edward Buzzell, released on October 20, 1939 with a runtime of 1h 27m. It stars Groucho Marx, Chico Marx, Harpo Marx and Kenny Baker. Viewers rate it 6.4 out of 10 across 99 ratings.
- Director:
- Edward Buzzell
- Writers:
- Irving Brecher, E.Y. Harburg
- Producers:
- Mervyn LeRoy
- Cinematographer:
- Leonard Smith
- Composer:
- Franz Waxman
- Production:
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Status:
- Released
At the Circus (1939) Trailer
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John Landis on THE MARX BROS. AT THE CIRCUS
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At the Circus Cast & Crew
Main 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
Jerry Maren
as Little Professor Atom (as Jerry Marenghi)
Barnett Parker
as Whitcomb
Key crew
Directed by Edward Buzzell, written by Irving Brecher and E.Y. Harburg, produced by Mervyn LeRoy.
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At the Circus Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.4/10 from 99 ratings.
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At the Circus – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch At the Circus online?
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At the Circus (1939) is available to stream on YouTube TV and TCM, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in At the Circus?
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The main cast of At the Circus (1939) includes Groucho Marx, Chico Marx, Harpo Marx, Kenny Baker and Florence Rice. The film was directed by Edward Buzzell. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was At the Circus released?
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At the Circus was released on October 20, 1939 and runs for 1h 27m.
Is At the Circus worth watching?
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At the Circus (1939) holds an average rating of 6.4 out of 10 from 99 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and music films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for At the Circus?
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