Life Is a Circus (1960)
This zany film marks the screen debut of Britain's popular comedy troupe, The Crazy Gang. The story begins as the gang are busy sweeping up for the almost bankrupt circus they work for. The owner of a rival carnival endeavors to put them out of business for good. The Crazies manage to foil his evil scheme after they find a magical oil lamp containing a helpful genie. Along the way, the troupe performs a variety of specialty acts including a comic trapeze act, juggling, magic, cornball jokes, and songs, which include: "Life is a Circus", "For You, For You", and "Underneath the Arches". ~ Sandra Brennan, Rovi
- Starring:
- Bud Flanagan, Teddy Knox, (more)
- Director(s):
- Val Guest
Synopsis of Life Is a Circus
This zany film marks the screen debut of Britain's popular comedy troupe, The Crazy Gang. The story begins as the gang are busy sweeping up for the almost bankrupt circus they work for. The owner of a rival carnival endeavors to put them out of business for good. The Crazies manage to foil his evil scheme after they find a magical oil lamp containing a helpful genie. Along the way, the troupe performs a variety of specialty acts including a comic trapeze act, juggling, magic, cornball jokes, and songs, which include: "Life is a Circus", "For You, For You", and "Underneath the Arches". ~ Sandra Brennan, Rovi
Complete Cast of Life Is a Circus
- Bud Flanagan - Bud
- Jimmy Nervo - Cecil
- Charlie Naughton - Charlie
- Chesney Allen - Ches
- Lionel Jeffries - Genie
- Eric Pohlmann - Rickenbeck
- Harold Kasket - Hassan
- Edwin Richfield - Driver
- Geoffrey Denton - Policeman
- Teddy Knox - Sebastian
- Jimmy Gold - Goldie
- Eddie Gray - Eddie
- Shirley Eaton - Shirley Winter
- Joseph Tomelty - Joe Winter
- Fred Johnson - Mr. Deaken
- Maureen Moore - Rose of Baghdad
- Sam Kydd - Removal Man
- Director(s):
- Val Guest
- Writer(s):
- Val Guest, John Warren, Len Heath
- Producer(s):
- E.M. Smedley-Aston
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