Overview
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.
MovieMagicScore Overview
Auto-generatedA breezy 1939 musical comedy directed by Edward Buzzell, At the Circus spins its mischief under the big top. The plot follows a small circus owner who, scrambling to settle a debt before crooks make off with the cash, leans on a sharp-tongued lawyer and a pair of resourceful workers to catch the culprit and save the show. Expect fast-paced verbal sparring, a series of escalating gags, and musical interludes woven through the comedy. Light, anarchic, and good-natured, it suits viewers who enjoy classic-era studio farce, vaudeville energy, and humor that prizes wit over realism. It carries a MagicMovieScore of 6.4.
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Top Cast
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
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Movie Info
Release Date
October 20, 1939
Runtime
1h 27m
Rating
NR
Genres
Comedy, Music
Director