The Chimp
Synopsis
Stan and Ollie play bumbling circus performers who inadvertently drive the circus into bankruptcy. The circus can't pay them their wages so they are given a gorilla and a flea circus as payment. Bedlam ensues.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
May 21, 1932
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- James Parrott
- Screenplay & Story
- H.M. Walker, Stan Laurel, Charley Rogers, James Parrott, Oliver Hardy
- Original Score
- Leroy Shield, Marvin Hatley, John Klohr, Walt Eufel
- Original Title
- The Chimp
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 25m
- Production Studios
- Hal Roach Studios, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
James Parrott
H.M. Walker, Stan Laurel, Charley Rogers, James Parrott, Oliver Hardy
Leroy Shield, Marvin Hatley, John Klohr, Walt Eufel
Richard C. Currier
Hal Roach
Department Leadership Roster
James Parrott
Director
H.M. Walker
Writer
Hal Roach
Producer
Richard C. Currier
Editor
Stan Laurel
Writer
Charley Rogers
Writer
James Parrott
Writer
Oliver Hardy
Writer
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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BD Release: Past-1960
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Chimp
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Chimp about?
Stan and Ollie play bumbling circus performers who inadvertently drive the circus into bankruptcy. The circus can't pay them their wages so they are given a gorilla and a flea circus as payment. Bedlam ensues.
Who directed The Chimp?
The Chimp was directed by James Parrott.
Who stars in The Chimp?
The principal cast of The Chimp includes Stan Laurel, Oliver Hardy, James Finlayson, Billy Gilbert, Charles Gemora.
When was The Chimp released and how long is it?
The Chimp was released in 1932 with a total runtime of 25m.
Who composed the musical score for The Chimp?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Chimp was composed by Leroy Shield, Marvin Hatley, John Klohr, Walt Eufel.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Chimp?
The Chimp holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).