Top Cast
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Joe E. Brown
Happy Howard / Chuckles
Patricia Ellis
Alice Madison
Dorothy Burgess
Babe (aka Miss Mercedes)
Don Dillaway
Jack
Harry Woods
Ajax
Gordon Westcott
Frank Madison
Ronnie Cosby
Dickie Madison
Charles Cahill Wilson
Sheldon
Ward Bond
Spectator
Spencer Charters
Kingsley
John Sheehan
Moxley
Tom Dugan
Mac (scenes deleted)
Earle Hodgins
Circus Barker
Gordon Evans
Undetermined Role
Ernest Clark
Vaudeville Act
Alfredo Codona
Trapeze Aerialist
Nick Copeland
Husband in Audience
Eddie Fetherston
Circus Worker
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 30, 1934
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ray Enright
- Screenplay & Story
- Bert Kalmar, Harry Ruby
- Original Title
- The Circus Clown
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 4m
- Production Studios
- First National Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ray Enright
Bert Kalmar, Harry Ruby
Department Leadership Roster
Ray Enright
Director
Bert Kalmar
Screenplay
Harry Ruby
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Circus Clown
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Circus Clown about?
A man who wants to join the circus against the wishes of his ex-circus clown father.
Who directed The Circus Clown?
The Circus Clown was directed by Ray Enright.
Who stars in The Circus Clown?
The principal cast of The Circus Clown includes Joe E. Brown, Patricia Ellis, Dorothy Burgess, Don Dillaway, Harry Woods.
When was The Circus Clown released and how long is it?
The Circus Clown was released in 1934 with a total runtime of 1h 4m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Circus Clown?
The Circus Clown holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).