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At the Circus (1939)

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The Marx Brothers try to help the owner of a circus recover some stolen funds before he finds himself out of a job.

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Cast

Complete credited cast:
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Attorney J. Cheever Loophole
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Kenny Baker ...
Jeff Wilson
Florence Rice ...
Julie Randall
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Peerless Pauline
Margaret Dumont ...
Mrs. Susanna Dukesbury
Nat Pendleton ...
Goliath
Fritz Feld ...
Jardinet
James Burke ...
John Carter
Jerry Maren ...
Little Professor Atom (as Jerry Marenghi)
Barnett Parker ...
Whitcomb
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Storyline

Jeff Wilson, the owner of a small circus, owes his partner Carter $10000. Before Jeff can pay, Carter lets his 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. Written by Michael Zolk <mzolk@ix.urz.uni-heidelberg.de>

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circus | money | shyster | aunt | marx brothers | See more »

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Keep the world laughing! See more »

Genres:

Comedy | Musical

Certificate:

Approved | See all certifications »
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20 October 1939 (USA)  »

Also Known As:

A Day at the Circus  »

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(Western Electric Sound System)

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1.37 : 1
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Trivia

The scene in the midget's trailer was the only time Harpo Marx was even vaguely heard on-screen (when he sneezes). See more »

Goofs

Multiple different-sized actors, in noticeably different gorilla costumes, were used to play Gibraltar the gorilla. See more »

Quotes

Peerless Pauline: I've waited so long to find someone like you.
J. Cheever Loophole: Oh, someone *like* me, I'm not good enough for you, eh?
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Connections

Referenced in Bride of Killer Nerd (1992) See more »

Soundtracks

"Rock-a-Bye Baby"
(pub. 1765) (uncredited)
Traditional
Sung a bit by Chico Marx; played on harmonica and flute by Harpo Marx
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Funny in a wacky sort of way.
5 April 2001 | by (Pretoria, South Africa) – See all my reviews

This was my first exposure to the Marx brothers. It was odd to start off with but in the end I was won over by the wacky humour of the Marx's antics. I am not a fan of musicals but most of these bits are not tiringly extended. It also for the first time made me understand and appreciate several comic strips, cartoons, jokes and general comments. A good laugh with friends.


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