At the Circus
1939 · Movie · NR · 87 min · ★ 6.4 · 95% critics
A struggling circus owner faces losing everything when a crucial payoff disappears, and a shady rival moves in to seize control. Three quick-witted circus workers and a fast-talking lawyer scramble to track down the missing cash, outsmart the crooks, and keep the show on the road.
Also known as The Marx Brothers at the Circus · Marx Brothers [1939] At the Circus · Marx Brothers - At the Circus
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Details
- Years
- 1939
- Release date
- 1939-10-20
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
- Runtime
- 87 min
- Critic score
- 95/100
- TMDB rating
- 6.4/10 (97 votes)
About
You’ll enjoy this if you want classic, gag-heavy comedy with circus chaos, playful flirting, and a few famous songs, especially if you like the vibe of Road to Rio; Not for you if you dislike frequent musical breaks or a slow romance subplot.
Pros: sharp one-liners; standout comedy set pieces; memorable musical moments | Cons: too many songs; thin uneven plot; romance slows pace
Themes
- circus
- musical
- aunt
- money
- lawyer
- strong man
Cast & crew
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
Margaret Dumont
as Mrs. Suzanna Dukesbury
Nat Pendleton
as Goliath
Fritz Feld
as Jardinet
James Burke
as John Carter
Directed by Edward Buzzell