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At the Circus (1939)
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Overview
Release Date:
20 October 1939 (USA) moreTagline:
NOT SUITABLE FOR GENERAL EXHIBITION (Australian one-sheet poster) morePlot:
Jeff Wilson, the owner of a small circus, owes his partner Carter $10000. Before Jeff can pay, Carter lets his accomplices steal the money... more | add synopsisUser Comments:
First Marx Brothers Film I Saw..and it was amazing. moreCast
(Complete credited cast) | Groucho Marx | ... | Attorney Loophole |
 | Chico Marx | ... | Antonio |
 | Harpo Marx | ... | 'Punchy' |
 | Kenny Baker | ... | Jeff Wilson |
| Florence Rice | ... | Julie Randall |
| Eve Arden | ... | Peerless Pauline |
| Margaret Dumont | ... | Mrs. Dukesbury |
| Nat Pendleton | ... | Goliath |
| Fritz Feld | ... | Jardinet |
| James Burke | ... | John Carter |
| Jerry Maren | ... | Little Professor Atom (as Jerry Marenghi) |
| Barnett Parker | ... | Whitcomb |
| rest of cast listed alphabetically: | |||
| Byron Foulger | ... | Courtroom clerk (scenes deleted) (scenes deleted) |
Additional Details
Also Known As:
A Day at the Circus (USA) (working title)The Marx Brothers at the Circus (USA) (promotional title)
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Parents Guide:
Add content advisory for parentsRuntime:
87 minCountry:
USALanguage:
EnglishColor:
Black and WhiteAspect Ratio:
1.37 : 1 moreSound Mix:
Mono (Western Electric Sound System)Certification:
USA:Passed | Australia:G | Finland:S | Germany:o.Al. | Sweden:Btl | USA:Approved (certificate #5436)MOVIEmeter: 
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Originally entitled "A Day at the Circus" it was to be the third in the Brothers' "Day/Night" series after A Night at the Opera (1935) and A Day at the Races (1937) moreGoofs:
Continuity: When Jeff first gets on the train, his badge keeps changing position on his coat. moreQuotes:
Antonio Pirelli: If you please, Mistah Carter?John Carter: What do you want?
Antonio Pirelli: Can I have a month off next August?
John Carter: What for?
Antonio Pirelli: Well, you see, my lawyer, he got-a me a divorce, and one month every year I win the custody of my wife's parents.
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Two Blind Loves moreFAQ
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This is one of the most hilarious comedies I've ever seen. Sure, as others have said, the romantic stuff isn't so great, but the stuff with the Marx Brothers, especially Groucho, is genius. One of my favorite scenes was the one where Groucho walks on the ceiling with that highly attractive circus perfomer. Plus, the ending, with the gorilla and the whacky final fate of the orchestra, is awe inspiring, as far as comedy goes. (Which is damn far!) Anyway, a great film.