The Big Circus(1959)
Hear the New Song Hit! "THE BIG CIRCUS"
A circus owner tries to keep his financially troubled circus on the road, despite the efforts of a murderous saboteur who has decided that the show must not go on.
Movie: The Big Circus
Top 10 Billed Cast
Henry Jasper 'Hank' Whirling
Randy Sherman
Helen Harrison
Jeannie Whirling
Hans Hagenfeld
Zach Colino (Aerialist)
Skeeter
Tommy Gordon
Maria 'Mama' Colino
Mr. Lomax
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A circus owner tries to keep his financially troubled circus on the road, despite the efforts of a murderous saboteur who has decided that the show must not go on.
Release Date
1959-07-05
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Hear the New Song Hit! "THE BIG CIRCUS"
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