Comedy ·Music · United States of America · 1939 · 1h 27m

At the Circus

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Director
Edward Buzzell
Cast
Groucho Marx as Attorney J. Cheever Loophole Chico Marx as Antonio Pirelli Harpo Marx as 'Punchy' Kenny Baker as Jeff Wilson Florence Rice as Julie Randall Eve Arden as Peerless Pauline
Crew
Leonard Smith — Director of Photography William H. Terhune — Editor Franz Waxman — Original Music Composer Irving Brecher — Screenplay Mervyn LeRoy — Producer Dolly Tree — Costume Design
Tagline

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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Mood & Themes
circusmusicalauntmoneylawyerstrong man
Key Collaborators
Edward Buzzell Director Leonard Smith Director of Photography William H. Terhune Editor Franz Waxman Original Music Composer Irving Brecher Screenplay Mervyn LeRoy Producer Dolly Tree Costume Design Fred Valles Costume Design
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