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At the Circus is a 1939 comedy film starring the Marx Brothers - Groucho Marx, Chico Marx, and Harpo Marx. The movie follows the shenanigans of the Marx Brothers as they perform and cause chaos at a circus. The film begins with Jeff Wilson (Kenny Baker), a young man who has inherited a circus but is struggling financially. His shady business partner, John Carter (James Burke), wants to take over the circus and is forcing Jeff to sign over ownership. Jeff is determined to keep the circus and stumbles upon the Marx Brothers, who are performing for a rival circus. Jeff hires the Marx Brothers to help him save his circus and pay off his debts.

Groucho Marx plays J. Cheever Loophole, a lawyer hired by Jeff to help him take control of the circus. Groucho's character is known for his quick wit and sarcastic humor. Throughout the film, J. Cheever Loophole gets involved in various comedic situations, such as trying to avoid a marriage proposal from a woman who thinks he is wealthy.

Chico Marx plays Antonio 'Tony' Pirelli, the circus's resident Italian stallion. Chico's character is known for his thick Italian accent and his piano playing skills. Throughout the film, Tony gets involved in various comedic situations, such as trying to avoid paying a bill at a restaurant.

Harpo Marx plays 'Punchy' the boxer, a lovable and mischievous character who doesn't speak. Instead, Harpo communicates through his wild gestures and facial expressions. Throughout the film, Punchy gets involved in various comedic situations, such as trying to hide from the circus's strongman.

As the Marx Brothers work to save the circus, they run into various obstacles, such as a corrupt sheriff and a scheming business partner. However, they use their comedic wit and antics to overcome these challenges and create a successful circus show.

One of the film's most memorable scenes is the 'Lydia the Tattooed Lady' musical number, where Groucho sings a song about a woman who is covered in tattoos. The song's catchy lyrics and Groucho's comedic delivery have made it one of the Marx Brothers' most popular musical numbers.

At the Circus is a classic example of the Marx Brothers' talent for physical comedy and quick-witted humor. The film's comedic moments are timeless, and the Marx Brothers' performances are still entertaining to audiences today. If you are a fan of classic comedy or the Marx Brothers, At the Circus is a must-see movie.

At the Circus is a 1939 comedy with a runtime of 1 hour and 27 minutes. It has received mostly positive reviews from critics and viewers, who have given it an IMDb score of 6.8.