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At the Circus (1939) | Criteria

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At the Circus

English • 1939 • 1h 27m

This film is not currently available on the Criterion Channel

Director

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.

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Credits

Crew

DirectorEdward Buzzell

WriterIrving Brecher

CinematographerLeonard Smith

ComposerFranz Waxman

EditorWilliam H. Terhune

ProducerMervyn LeRoy

Cast

Groucho Marxas Attorney J. Cheever Loophole

Chico Marxas Antonio Pirelli

Harpo Marxas 'Punchy'

as Jeff Wilson

Florence Riceas Julie Randall

Eve Ardenas Peerless Pauline

Margaret Dumontas Mrs. Suzanna Dukesbury

Nat Pendletonas Goliath

Fritz Feldas Jardinet

James Burkeas John Carter

Jerry Marenas Little Professor Atom (as Jerry Marenghi)

Barnett Parkeras Whitcomb

Irving Baconas Telegraph Clerk (uncredited)

Willie Bestas Redcap (uncredited)

Frank Orthas Chef in Diner (uncredited)

John Binnsas Old Man (uncredited)

Henry Blairas Undetermined Role (uncredited)

George Bookastaas Member of Quarttete (uncredited)

James Conatyas Party Guest (uncredited)

Frank Darienas Telegrapher (uncredited)