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The Chimp (1932)

TV_G 25 min  -  Short | Comedy  -   21 May 1932 (USA)
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Two bumbling circus performers inadvertently help drive the circus into ruin and then end up in possession of a flea circus and an oversized chimp.

Director:

James Parrott

Writer:

H.M. Walker (dialogue)

Stars:

Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy
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Cast

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Storyline

In lieu of back wages, the defunct circus that Stanley and Oliver have been working for pay them off with a flea circus and a trained chimpanzee named "Ethel." Unfortunately, that's also the name of their landlord's wife, and after the boys sneak the ape into their room, the jealous man draws some unfortunate conclusions when he overhears Oliver ordering Ethel to "come to bed." Written by Paul Penna <tterrace@wco.com>  

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Plot Keywords:

Circus | Flea | Flea Circus | Lion | Animal In Title  | See more »

Taglines:

Mr. Hardy's aesthetic nature thrilled at the beauties of circus life-Mr. Laurel never got any further than the monkey cage.

Genres:

Short | Comedy

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Il circo è fallito See more »

Filming Locations:

Arnaz Ranch - Robertson Blvd between Beverlywood St. & David Avenue, Rincon de Los Bueyes, Los Angeles, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Hal Roach Studios See more »
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Technical Specs

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Sound Mix:

Mono (Western Electric Sound System)

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1
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Did You Know?

Trivia

Lois Laurel, cast as an uncredited audience member in the circus, is Stan Laurel's real-life daughter. See more »

Goofs

Revealing mistakes: The picture of "Ethel" the landlord is holding, and the actress portraying her are two different people. See more »

Quotes

Stan: [Hiding from escaped lion] I've just seen MGM!
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Connections

Spoofs The Champ (1931) See more »

Soundtracks

"The Stars and Stripes Forever"
(1896) (uncredited)
Music by John Philip Sousa
Played for Destructo's Act See more »