description At the Circus Overview
At the Circus is a 1939 comedy featuring the Marx Brothers attempting to rescue a struggling circus from financial ruin. Groucho Marx performs "Lydia the Tattooed Lady" among other musical numbers composed by Harold Arlen and Yip Harburg. Supporting cast members included Florence Rice, Kenny Baker, Margaret Dumont, and Eve Arden.
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info At the Circus Specifications
| Country | United States |
| Year | 1939 |
help At the Circus FAQ
What are the Marx Brothers trying to save in At the Circus?
Groucho, Chico, and Harpo try to recover $10,000 stolen from circus owner Jeff Wilson. Without that money, Wilson cannot repay John Carter, who intends to seize the circus.
Who sings Lydia the Tattooed Lady in At the Circus?
Groucho Marx performs the song as attorney J. Cheever Loophole. Harold Arlen composed the music and Yip Harburg wrote the lyrics, the same songwriting partnership associated with The Wizard of Oz in 1939.
Was At the Circus an MGM Marx Brothers movie?
Yes, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer released At the Circus in 1939. It was the brothers' third MGM feature after A Night at the Opera and A Day at the Races.
Who owns the circus that Groucho, Chico, and Harpo are helping?
Jeff Wilson, played by Kenny Baker, owns the financially threatened circus. Florence Rice plays Julie Randall, whose wealthy aunt becomes important to the brothers' rescue scheme.
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