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Cinema Circus

1937-01-27 · 19 min · ★ 8.0

Comedy · Family

Actor Lee Tracy presides as ringmaster over a show that combines the best elements of cinema with the circus, what he calls a Cinema Circus. Tracy introduces a number of professional circus acts, plus a cavalcade of movie stars who have side shows under the open air big tent. There is as much action in the audience as Tracy identifies a number of movie stars watching the proceedings incognito, having their own fun in the stands, and sometimes interacting with the circus acts.

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Directors
Roy Rowland
Production companies
Warner Bros. Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Lee TracyLee TracyHimself - Ringmaster
James GleasonJames GleasonHimself
Alice FayeAlice FayePert Kelton
Cliff EdwardsCliff EdwardsHimself
Pert KeltonPert KeltonPert Kelton
Allan JonesAllan JonesHimself
Dixie DunbarDixie DunbarHerself (uncredited)
Hank MannHank MannHimself
Chester ConklinChester ConklinHimself
Baby LeRoyBaby LeRoyHimself
Leo CarrilloLeo CarrilloHimself
Charles MurrayCharles MurrayHimself
Ole OlsenOle OlsenHimself (as Olsen)
Boris KarloffBoris KarloffHimself
Mickey RooneyMickey RooneyHimself

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