3 Ring Circus(1954)
Tame a lion. Get shot out of a cannon. Wash an elephant. Jerrico will do anything to become a circus clown.
3 Ring Circus Synopsis
Jerry and Pete are two friends with no money and are looking for a job. They finally find employment working in a circus, but Jerry has different dreams. He wants to become a clown.
3 Ring Circus (1954) is a comedy film directed by Joseph Pevney, released on December 22, 1954 with a runtime of 1h 43m. It stars Dean Martin, Jerry Lewis, Joanne Dru and Zsa Zsa Gabor. Viewers rate it 5.6 out of 10 across 23 ratings.
- Director:
- Joseph Pevney
- Writers:
- Don McGuire
- Producers:
- Hal B. Wallis
- Cinematographer:
- Loyal Griggs
- Composer:
- Walter Scharf
- Production:
- Paramount Pictures, Wallis-Hazen Inc.
- Status:
- Released
3 Ring Circus (1954) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for 3 Ring Circus before you stream it.
3 Ring Circus Cast & Crew
Main cast
Dean Martin
as Pete Nelson
Jerry Lewis
as Jerry Hotchkiss
Joanne Dru
as Jill Brent
Zsa Zsa Gabor
as Saadia
Wallace Ford
as Sam Morley
Elsa Lanchester
as The Bearded Lady
Sig Ruman
as Fritz Schlitz
Nick Cravat
as Timmy
Kathleen Freeman
as Custard Pie Gag Victim
- Robert 'Bob' Atterbury
Robert 'Bob' Atterbury
as The Great Nero(High Wire Walker)(uncredited)
- George Boyce
George Boyce
as Circus Clown(uncredited)
Chet Brandenburg
as Circus Roustabout(uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Joseph Pevney, written by Don McGuire, produced by Hal B. Wallis.
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3 Ring Circus Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.6/10 from 23 ratings.
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3 Ring Circus – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch 3 Ring Circus online?
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3 Ring Circus (1954) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in 3 Ring Circus?
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The main cast of 3 Ring Circus (1954) includes Dean Martin, Jerry Lewis, Joanne Dru, Zsa Zsa Gabor and Wallace Ford. The film was directed by Joseph Pevney. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was 3 Ring Circus released?
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3 Ring Circus was released on December 22, 1954 and runs for 1h 43m.
Is 3 Ring Circus worth watching?
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3 Ring Circus (1954) holds an average rating of 5.6 out of 10 from 23 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for 3 Ring Circus?
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Yes. The official 3 Ring Circus trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.