Stan and Ollie play bumbling circus performers who inadvertently drive the circus into bankruptcy. The circus can't pay them their wages so they are given a gorilla and a flea circus as payment. Bedlam ensues.
The Chimp (1932) is a comedy film directed by James Parrott, released on May 21, 1932 with a runtime of 25m. It stars Stan Laurel, Oliver Hardy, James Finlayson and Billy Gilbert. Viewers rate it 6.6 out of 10 across 53 ratings.
Stan Laurel
as Stan
Oliver Hardy
as Ollie
James Finlayson
as Ringmaster (uncredited)
Billy Gilbert
as Joe the Landlord (uncredited)
Charles Gemora
as Ethel the Chimp (uncredited)
Dorothy Layton
as Laid-off Circus Performer (uncredited)
Directed by James Parrott, written by H.M. Walker, Stan Laurel and Charley Rogers, produced by Hal Roach.
Average viewer score of 6.6/10 from 53 ratings.
This was a very enjoyable romp in which Laurel and Hardy drive a circus into bankruptcy, are paid a flea circus and a chimp instead of their wages, and are endangered by a jealous hotel owner who just happens to get their chimp confused with his errant wife of the same name. Essential comedy from the 30's.
Reviewed on June 25, 2016
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The main cast of The Chimp (1932) includes Stan Laurel, Oliver Hardy, James Finlayson, Billy Gilbert and Charles Gemora. The film was directed by James Parrott. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
The Chimp was released on May 21, 1932 and runs for 25m.
The Chimp (1932) holds an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from 53 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
