Characters & Themes
At the Circus (1939) Characters, Setting & Themes Explained
- Release, runtime and language
- 1939 · 87 mins · English
- Directed by
- Edward Buzzell
- Starring
- Irving Bacon, Nat Pendleton, Fritz Feld, Lillian Randolph, Stuart Hall, Eve Arden
Jeff Wilson runs a modest circus and owes his partner Carter $10,000. Before he can repay, Carter’s goons steal the cash to seize control of the show. Circus performers Antonio Pirelli and Punchy join forces with crafty lawyer Loophole to track down the thieves, recover the money, and keep the circus alive.
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