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A young woman (Joan Peers) inherits her late father's financially floundering circus. With the help of her manager (Joe) Cook, Peers tries to salvage the big top and bring in bigger crowds. A very early Frank Capra film which was based on Broadway comedian Cook's hit musical.
Original Release
08/15/1930
US Release
08/15/1930
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Joe Cook | Smiley Johnson |
| Louise Fazenda | Frankie |
| Joan Peers | Mary Rainey |
| William Collier Jr. | Bud Conway |
| Tom Howard | Amos K. Shrewsberry |
| Dave Chasen | Dave |
| Alan Roscoe | Dalton - the Ringmaster / Dalton, the Ringmaster |
| Adolph Milar | Foltz - the Lion Tamer / Foltz, the Lion Tamer |
| Clarence Muse | Nero |
| Nella Walker | Mrs. Conway |
Directors
Writers
James Gleason, Maurice Marks, Jo Swerling, Dorothy Howell
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Joe Cook | Smiley Johnson |
| Louise Fazenda | Frankie |
| Joan Peers | Mary Rainey |
| William Collier Jr. | Bud Conway |
| Tom Howard | Amos K. Shrewsberry |
| Dave Chasen | Dave |
| Alan Roscoe | Dalton - the Ringmaster / Dalton, the Ringmaster |
| Adolph Milar | Foltz - the Lion Tamer / Foltz, the Lion Tamer |
| Clarence Muse | Nero |
| Nella Walker | Mrs. Conway |
| Edward Martindel | Mr. Conway |
| Nora Lane | Grace Conway |
| Tyrell Davis | Lord Hugo Gwynne |
| Charles Gemora | Charlie the Gorilla / Charlie, the Gorilla |
| Dannie Mac Grant | Boy at Circus |
| Ethel Loreen Greer | Carmencita, The Fat Lady |
| James J. Jeffries | Extra |
| Rolfe Sedan | Waiter at Dinner Party |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| Frank Capra | Producer |
Editors
