At the Circus
“Keep the world laughing!”
Synopsis
Jeff Wilson, the owner of a small circus, owes his partner Carter $10,000. Before Jeff can pay, Carter's 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.
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The Marx Brothers at the Circus ≣ 1939 ≣ Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2022-10-06
Top Cast
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Groucho Marx
Attorney J. Cheever Loophole
Chico Marx
Antonio Pirelli
Harpo Marx
'Punchy'
Kenny Baker
Jeff Wilson
Florence Rice
Julie Randall
Eve Arden
Peerless Pauline
Margaret Dumont
Mrs. Suzanna Dukesbury
Nat Pendleton
Goliath
Fritz Feld
Jardinet
James Burke
John Carter
Jerry Maren
Little Professor Atom (as Jerry Marenghi)
Barnett Parker
Whitcomb
Irving Bacon
Telegraph Clerk (uncredited)
Willie Best
Redcap (uncredited)
Frank Orth
Chef in Diner (uncredited)
John Binns
Old Man (uncredited)
Henry Blair
Undetermined Role (uncredited)
George Bookasta
Member of Quarttete (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 20, 1939
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Edward Buzzell
- Screenplay & Story
- Irving Brecher
- Original Score
- Franz Waxman
- Original Title
- At the Circus
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Edward Buzzell
Irving Brecher, E.Y. Harburg
Franz Waxman
Leonard Smith
William H. Terhune
Mervyn LeRoy
Department Leadership Roster
Edward Buzzell
Director
Irving Brecher
Screenplay
Mervyn LeRoy
Producer
Franz Waxman
Original Music Composer
Fred Valles
Costume Design
Dolly Tree
Costume Design
Leonard Smith
Director of Photography
William H. Terhune
Editor
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 At the Circus
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is At the Circus about?
Jeff Wilson, the owner of a small circus, owes his partner Carter $10,000. Before Jeff can pay, Carter's 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.
Who directed At the Circus?
At the Circus was directed by Edward Buzzell.
Who stars in At the Circus?
The principal cast of At the Circus includes Groucho Marx, Chico Marx, Harpo Marx, Kenny Baker, Florence Rice.
When was At the Circus released and how long is it?
At the Circus was released in 1939 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.
Who composed the musical score for At the Circus?
The original motion picture soundtrack for At the Circus was composed by Franz Waxman.
What is the age rating and content advisory for At the Circus?
At the Circus holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).