Side Show
Synopsis
A circus side show performer tries to discourage her younger sister from following in her footsteps.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2014-03-13
Top Cast
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Winnie Lightner
Pat
Charles Butterworth
Sidney
Guy Kibbee
Col. Gowdy
Evalyn Knapp
Irene
Donald Cook
Joe Palmer
Matthew Betz
Tom Whalen
Fred Kelsey
Sheriff Hornsby
Tom Ricketts
Tom Allison
Vince Barnett
The Great Santini
Arthur Hoyt
Dr. Martin
Louise Carver
Dolores - Bearded Lady
Bobby Dunn
Little Man
June Gittelson
Fat Girl Getting Weight Estimated
Lew Harvey
Masher
Otto Hoffman
Otto - Seated on Sheriff's Left
Bynunsky Hyman
Fire Eater
George Magrill
Roustabout
Anna Magruder
Jen - Circus Fat Lady
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 19, 1931
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Roy Del Ruth
- Screenplay & Story
- Arthur Caesar, Ray Enright
- Original Title
- Side Show
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 6m
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Roy Del Ruth
Arthur Caesar, Ray Enright, William K. Wells
Devereaux Jennings
James Gibbon
Department Leadership Roster
Roy Del Ruth
Director
William K. Wells
Writer
Arthur Caesar
Screenplay
Ray Enright
Screenplay
Devereaux Jennings
Director of Photography
James Gibbon
Editor
Earl Luick
Costume Design
Edward Stevenson
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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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 Side Show
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What is Side Show about?
A circus side show performer tries to discourage her younger sister from following in her footsteps.
Who directed Side Show?
Side Show was directed by Roy Del Ruth.
Who stars in Side Show?
The principal cast of Side Show includes Winnie Lightner, Charles Butterworth, Guy Kibbee, Evalyn Knapp, Donald Cook.
When was Side Show released and how long is it?
Side Show was released in 1931 with a total runtime of 1h 6m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Side Show?
Side Show holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).