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About
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.
Theatrical
Oct 20, 1939
Theaters
1
Director
Writer
Producer
Music
Studio
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Quotes
See all →The Importance of Laughter in Life
Taglines
Keep the world laughing!
Quotes sourced from Wikiquote (© Wikiquote contributors), licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. Modified for formatting/length.
Discussion of Jardinet's whereabouts
Mrs. Susanna Dukesbury
My Goodness! What about Jardinet?
J. Cheever Loophole
He's probably on his way back to Paris.
Quotes sourced from Wikiquote (© Wikiquote contributors), licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. Modified for formatting/length.
Cast
Full credits →G
Groucho Marx
Attorney J. Cheever Loophole
C
Chico Marx
Antonio Pirelli
H
Harpo Marx
'Punchy'
K
Kenny Baker
Jeff Wilson
F
Florence Rice
Julie Randall
E
Eve Arden
Peerless Pauline
M
Margaret Dumont
Mrs. Suzanna Dukesbury
N
Nat Pendleton
Goliath
F
Fritz Feld
Jardinet
J
James Burke
John Carter
J
Jerry Maren
Little Professor Atom (as Jerry Marenghi)
B
Barnett Parker
Whitcomb
I
Irving Bacon
Telegraph Clerk (uncredited)
W
Willie Best
Redcap (uncredited)
F
Frank Orth
Chef in Diner (uncredited)
J
John Binns
Old Man (uncredited)
H
Henry Blair
Undetermined Role (uncredited)
G
George Bookasta
Member of Quarttete (uncredited)
J
James Conaty
Party Guest (uncredited)
F
Frank Darien
Telegrapher (uncredited)
