Circus Rookies

Circus Rookies

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Circus Rookies

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

1928

1h 0m

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Comedy

Overview

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.

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Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

Cast & Crew

7 members

Acting

Karl Dane

Oscar Thrust

Karl Dane

Acting

George K. Arthur

Francis Byrd

George K. Arthur

Acting

Louise Lorraine

La Belle

Louise Lorraine

Acting

Sydney Jarvis

Mr. Magoo

Sydney Jarvis

Acting

Fred Humes

Bimbo the Gorilla

Fred Humes

Acting

Minnie The Elephant

Unknown Role

No Image

Acting

Lou Costello

Extra

Lou Costello

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