3 Ring Circus
“Tame a lion. Get shot out of a cannon. Wash an elephant. Jerrico will do anything to become a circus clown.”
Synopsis
Jerry and Pete are two friends with no money and are looking for a job. They finally find employment working in a circus, but Jerry has different dreams. He wants to become a clown.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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3 Ring Circus trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2008-05-23
Top Cast
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Dean Martin
Pete Nelson
Jerry Lewis
Jerry Hotchkiss
Joanne Dru
Jill Brent
Zsa Zsa Gabor
Saadia
Wallace Ford
Sam Morley
Elsa Lanchester
The Bearded Lady
Sig Ruman
Fritz Schlitz
Nick Cravat
Timmy
Kathleen Freeman
Custard Pie Gag Victim
Robert 'Bob' Atterbury
The Great Nero(High Wire Walker)(uncredited)
George Boyce
Circus Clown(uncredited)
Chet Brandenburg
Circus Roustabout(uncredited)
Drew Cahill
Second Soldier(uncredited)
Frank Carter
Army Captain(uncredited)
Sue Casey
Circus Snake Charmer(uncredited)
Chick Chandler
Drop-the-Dip Pitchman(uncredited)
Sandy Descher
Crippled Girl
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 22, 1954
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Joseph Pevney
- Screenplay & Story
- Don McGuire
- Original Score
- Walter Scharf
- Original Title
- 3 Ring Circus
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures, Wallis-Hazen Inc.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joseph Pevney
Don McGuire
Walter Scharf
Loyal Griggs
Warren Low
Hal B. Wallis
Department Leadership Roster
Joseph Pevney
Director
Don McGuire
Writer
Hal B. Wallis
Producer
Walter Scharf
Original Music Composer
Loyal Griggs
Director of Photography
Warren Low
Editor
Edith Head
Costume Design
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
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About 3 Ring Circus
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is 3 Ring Circus about?
Jerry and Pete are two friends with no money and are looking for a job. They finally find employment working in a circus, but Jerry has different dreams. He wants to become a clown.
Who directed 3 Ring Circus?
3 Ring Circus was directed by Joseph Pevney.
Who stars in 3 Ring Circus?
The principal cast of 3 Ring Circus includes Dean Martin, Jerry Lewis, Joanne Dru, Zsa Zsa Gabor, Wallace Ford.
When was 3 Ring Circus released and how long is it?
3 Ring Circus was released in 1954 with a total runtime of 1h 43m.
Who composed the musical score for 3 Ring Circus?
The original motion picture soundtrack for 3 Ring Circus was composed by Walter Scharf.
What is the age rating and content advisory for 3 Ring Circus?
3 Ring Circus holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).