Hoop-La
Synopsis
Hoop-La, the beautiful star of Minor's Mammoth Circus, a one-ring affair which tours county fairs and small towns, delights crowds with her bare-back riding, trapeze acts, and clowning. Reared in the confines of the circus by Old Toodles the clown, in accordance with her father's dying request, Hoop-La naively accepts the attentions of good-looking Joe McGee, a cheap horseman, after winning a race for him as a jockey. Tony Barrows, the foppish scion of a wealthy family, falls in love with Hoop-La, but she resents his snobbery and makes faces at him. When Hoop-La learns that her father was wealthy, she secretly marries McGee to save herself from a dull society life, but when she discovers McGee's true character, she promises to keep him supplied with money if he leaves.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 26, 1919
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Louis Chaudet
- Original Title
- Hoop-La
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- National Film Corporation of America
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Louis Chaudet
Department Leadership Roster
Louis Chaudet
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hoop-La
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What is Hoop-La about?
Hoop-La, the beautiful star of Minor's Mammoth Circus, a one-ring affair which tours county fairs and small towns, delights crowds with her bare-back riding, trapeze acts, and clowning. Reared in the confines of the circus by Old Toodles the clown, in accordance with her father's dying request, Hoop-La naively accepts the attentions of good-looking Joe McGee, a cheap horseman, after winning a race for him as a jockey. Tony Barrows, the foppish scion of a wealthy family, falls in love with Hoop-La, but she resents his snobbery and makes faces at him. When Hoop-La learns that her father was wealthy, she secretly marries McGee to save herself from a dull society life, but when she discovers McGee's true character, she promises to keep him supplied with money if he leaves.
Who directed Hoop-La?
Hoop-La was directed by Louis Chaudet.
Who stars in Hoop-La?
The principal cast of Hoop-La includes Billie Rhodes, Bertram Grassby, John B. Cooke, Val Paul.
When was Hoop-La released and how long is it?
Hoop-La was released in 1919 with a total runtime of 50m.