Name: At the Circus
Genre: Comedy, Music
Released: 1939-10-20
Duration: 87 min
Rating: 6.4
Cast: Groucho Marx, Chico Marx, Harpo Marx, Kenny Baker, Florence Rice

22 quotes

At the Circus

The Role of Lawyers in Business Troubles

Antonio Pirelli You know what I say. Whenever you got business trouble the best thing to do is to get a lawyer. Then you got more trouble, but at least you got a lawyer.

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The Importance of Laughter in Life

Taglines Keep the world laughing!

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Uncertain Connections and Financial Dilemmas

Peerless Pauline Oh, but, you don't have to go right now, do you?

J. Cheever Loophole Well, there's nothing to keep me here that I can see, from this angle.

Peerless Pauline But, we, we hardly know each other. I can be very entertaining if I want to be.

J. Cheever Loophole There must be some way of getting that money without getting in trouble with the ]. Will you walk on your hands?

[Speaking directly to the camera; [w:Motion Picture Production Code|Hays Office; to Pauline]

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Revealing the Dope Ring's Leadership

J. Cheever Loophole It's the biggest dope ring in years. And Jardinet is the head dope!

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A Check for Happiness and the Gorilla

J. Cheever Loophole Write me a check for ten thousand dollars and everybody will be happy,including the gorilla. And I DO mean you!

[to Mrs.Dukesbury]

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Introducing Friends at the Circus

Antonio Pirelli Folks, I wanna you should meet my pal! My best friend! What's your name again?

J. Cheever Loophole Loophole.

[annoyed]

Antonio Pirelli Glad to know ya!

[shaking his hand]

J. Cheever Loophole It's your pleasure.

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Ceiling Reflections at a Lodge Meeting

J. Cheever Loophole The last time I was on the ceiling was at a lodge meeting. The Chairman had the floor.

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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.

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At the Circus - Dialogue 2

Peerless Pauline You're the man I've been dreaming of!

J. Cheever Loophole What do you eat before you go to bed?

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At the Circus - Dialogue 8

J. Cheever Loophole You know, if you hadn't sent for me I'd be home now, in a nice, warm bedroom, in a comfortable bed with a hot toddy.

Antonio Pirelli Huh?

J. Cheever Loophole That's a drink!

Antonio Pirelli That'sa too bad!

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At the Circus - Dialogue 7

Mrs. Susanna Dukesbury We must have regard for certain conventions.

J. Cheever Loophole One guy isn't enough. She's gotta have a convention.

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Conflict Over Expectations and Disappointment

Mrs. Susanna Dukesbury You, monster. You're responsible for this disgrace!

J. Cheever Loophole That's gratitude for you. Most men get their sweethearts one ring for an engagement. I got you three rings!

Mrs. Susanna Dukesbury A circus! I'll be a laughing stock.

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Seating Arrangement and Eating Method Inquiry

Mrs. Susanna Dukesbury Judge Chanock will sit on my left hand and you will sit on my right hand.

J. Cheever Loophole How will you eat, through a tube?

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A Father's Unique Welcome to His Child

J. Cheever Loophole I bet your father spent the first year of your life throwing rocks at the stork.

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Avoiding Assumptions About Concussions

Antonio Pirelli You know what I think? The guy who hit Jeff on the head and knocked him out didn't like him.

J. Cheever Loophole Now let's not jump to concussions.

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A Charming Comparison of Beauty and Light

J. Cheever Loophole You're like a beautiful chandelier. I'd like to be around when you get lit up.

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Declining an Unfortunate Proposition

J. Cheever Loophole No thanks. Bad luck. Three on a midget.

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At the Circus - Dialogue 5

Mrs. Susanna Dukesbury Well! What is the meaning of this?

J. Cheever Loophole Keep your sheet on, I'm looking for old lady Dukesbury.

Mrs. Susanna Dukesbury I am Mrs. Dukesbury.

J. Cheever Loophole Snook'ems!

[Rushes to her arms]

Mrs. Susanna Dukesbury Oh, good gracious! I don't know you.

J. Cheever Loophole You mean you've, you've forgotten?

Mrs. Susanna Dukesbury Well, I...

J. Cheever Loophole I know, you have forgotten. Those June nights on the Riviera, where we sat neath the shimmering skies! Moonlight bathing in the Mediterranean! We were young, gay, reckless! The night I drank champagne from your slipper - two quarts. It would have held more, but you were wearing inner soles! Oh, Hildegarde!

Mrs. Susanna Dukesbury My name is Susanna!

J. Cheever Loophole Let's not quibble!

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A Long-Awaited Connection Between Two Characters

Peerless Pauline I've waited so long to find someone like you.

J. Cheever Loophole Oh, someone like me, I'm not good enough for you, eh?

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An Unusual Pact with Houseflies

J. Cheever Loophole I have an agreement with the houseflies. They don't practice law and I don't walk on the ceiling.

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A Strongman’s Threat and a Tax Question

Goliath the Strongman How you like I should break you in two?!