Toby Tyler or Ten Weeks with a Circus
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Synopsis
Angered at stern Uncle Daniel, Toby Tyler runs away from his foster home to join the circus, where he soon befriends Mr. Stubbs, the frisky chimpanzee. However, the circus isn't all fun and games when the evil candy vendor, Harry Tupper, convinces Toby that his Aunt Olive and Uncle Daniel don't love him or want him back. Toby resigns himself to circus life, but when he finally realizes that Tupper lied to him, and that his aunt and uncle truly love him, Toby happily returns home once again.
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Kevin Corcoran
Toby Tyler
Bob Sweeney
Harry Tupper
Henry Calvin
Ben Cotter
Gene Sheldon
Sam Treat
Richard Eastham
Colonel Sam Castle
James Drury
Jim Weaver
Barbara Beaird
Mademoiselle Jeanette
Dennis Olivieri
Monsieur Ajax
Edith Evanson
Aunt Olive
Tom Fadden
Uncle Daniel
The Marquis Chimps
The Marquis Family
Walter Bacon
Circus Spectator
Alex Ball
Circus Spectator
Brandon Beach
Circus Spectator
Arline Bletcher
Circus Spectator
Paul Bradley
Parade Onlooker (uncredited)
Chet Brandenburg
Circus Worker
William Challee
Jailbird
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 21, 1960
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Charles Barton
- Screenplay & Story
- Bill Walsh
- Original Title
- Toby Tyler or Ten Weeks with a Circus
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Walt Disney Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Charles Barton
Bill Walsh, Lillie Hayward, James Otis Kaler
William E. Snyder
Department Leadership Roster
Charles Barton
Director
Lillie Hayward
Writer
Bill Walsh
Screenplay
William E. Snyder
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
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What is Toby Tyler or Ten Weeks with a Circus about?
Angered at stern Uncle Daniel, Toby Tyler runs away from his foster home to join the circus, where he soon befriends Mr. Stubbs, the frisky chimpanzee. However, the circus isn't all fun and games when the evil candy vendor, Harry Tupper, convinces Toby that his Aunt Olive and Uncle Daniel don't love him or want him back. Toby resigns himself to circus life, but when he finally realizes that Tupper lied to him, and that his aunt and uncle truly love him, Toby happily returns home once again.
Who directed Toby Tyler or Ten Weeks with a Circus?
Toby Tyler or Ten Weeks with a Circus was directed by Charles Barton.
Who stars in Toby Tyler or Ten Weeks with a Circus?
The principal cast of Toby Tyler or Ten Weeks with a Circus includes Kevin Corcoran, Bob Sweeney, Henry Calvin, Gene Sheldon, Richard Eastham.
When was Toby Tyler or Ten Weeks with a Circus released and how long is it?
Toby Tyler or Ten Weeks with a Circus was released in 1960 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Is Toby Tyler or Ten Weeks with a Circus based on a book or true story?
Toby Tyler or Ten Weeks with a Circus is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "James Otis Kaler".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Toby Tyler or Ten Weeks with a Circus?
Toby Tyler or Ten Weeks with a Circus holds official age classifications: GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.).