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  2. Circus Rookies

Circus Rookies

1928
1h
Comedy

Status

Released

Release

1928

Runtime

1h

Storyline

"Laughs of all kinds-three rings full-a circus romance-an escaped gorilla-the big laugh team in their fastest funniest comedy"

Francis Byrd is in love with circus acrobat, and daughter of the show's owner, La Belle, and tries to join the show to be near her. However, his rival Oscar Thrust is the keeper of a "Man-Eating Gorilla" named Bimbo, who's a featured act.

Score Distribution

Details

Status
Released
Runtime
1h
Mar 31, 1928
Director
Edward Sedgwick
Edward Sedgwick
Production
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Production Countries
United States of America

Top Cast

7 Cast Members

Karl Dane

Karl Dane

Oscar Thrust

George K. Arthur

George K. Arthur

Francis Byrd

Louise Lorraine

Louise Lorraine

La Belle

Sydney Jarvis

Sydney Jarvis

Mr. Magoo

Fred Humes

Fred Humes

Bimbo the Gorilla

Minnie The Elephant

Lou Costello

Lou Costello

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