3 Ring Circus (1954): Cast, Plot & Where to Watch
3 Ring Circus is a 1954 comedy directed by Joseph Pevney, starring George Boyce as Circus Clown(uncredited), Jerry Lewis and Dean Martin. It runs 1 hour 43 minutes. Rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 43m (103 min)
- Director
- Joseph Pevney
- Genre
- Comedy
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Paramount Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is 3 Ring Circus About?
The premise of 3 Ring Circus without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Penniless friends Jerry and Pete finally find work at a traveling circus, hoping to earn enough to survive. Pete accepts any job, but Jerry is obsessed with becoming a clown. He willingly tames a lion, rides a cannon, even washes an elephant, doing whatever it takes to earn his spot under the big top.
3 Ring Circus Themes & Keywords
· 12 tags- martin and lewis
- singer
- singing
- song
- bearded lady
- friend
- lewis and freeman
- circus
- character has same name as actor
- crosley automobile
- circus performer
- handicapped child
Where to Watch 3 Ring Circus
Rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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3 Ring Circus Cast & Characters
George Boyce leads the cast as Circus Clown(uncredited), with Jerry Lewis as Jerry Hotchkiss and Dean Martin as Pete Nelson. Directed by Joseph Pevney; 17 actors are credited in all.
- Director Joseph Pevney
- George Boyce as Circus Clown(uncredited)
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Jerry Lewis as Jerry Hotchkiss -
Dean Martin as Pete Nelson -
Joanne Dru as Jill Brent
Also Starring in 3 Ring Circus
· 13 more- Wallace Ford Sam Morley
- Sig Ruman Fritz Schlitz
- Robert 'Bob' Atterbury The Great Nero(High Wire Walker)(uncredited)
- Zsa Zsa Gabor Saadia
- Chet Brandenburg Circus Roustabout(uncredited)
- Sue Casey Circus Snake Charmer(uncredited)
- Elsa Lanchester The Bearded Lady
- Nick Cravat Timmy
- Kathleen Freeman Custard Pie Gag Victim
- Chick Chandler Drop-the-Dip Pitchman(uncredited)
- Sandy Descher Crippled Girl
- Drew Cahill Second Soldier(uncredited)
- Frank Carter Army Captain(uncredited)
3 Ring Circus Plot Summary
What happens in 3 Ring Circus from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 7-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Pete Nelson teams up with his old buddy Jerome X. Hotchkiss and the two men head for the big top, hoping that the bright lights and loud crowds can wash away the debts and doubts that weigh down a struggling circus. At the center of the tent’s world stands Jill Brent, the owner and ringmaster, and nearby, the steady, anxious presence of Sam Morley, the circus manager who keeps the show running as best as he can while the financial roof seems to be collapsing. The pair’s arrival stirs things up, bringing a mix of old loyalties and new schemes as they try to patch holes in the act and in the books.
Full summary
The whole story of 3 Ring Circus, scene by scene
3 Ring Circus Trailers & Videos
The trailer of 3 Ring Circus.
How Well Do You Know 3 Ring Circus?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Who is the circus owner and ringmaster?
Cars in 3 Ring Circus
1 car on screen: the 1949 Crosley Convertible Sedan.
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1949 Crosley Convertible Sedan Minor role
3 Ring Circus Also Known As
9 alternative titles, including “Der Zirkusclown” and “Jerrico The Wonder Clown”.
- Also known as
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- Der Zirkusclown
- Jerrico The Wonder Clown
- Im Zirkus der 3 Manegen
- Il circo a tre piste
- Im Zirkus der drei Manegen
- El rey del circo
- Le clown est roi
- O Rei do Circo
- Цирк с тремя аренами
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Movies Like 3 Ring Circus
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including At the Circus, The Circus Clown and The Circus.
3 Ring Circus FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch and post-credit scenes of 3 Ring Circus, each answered in a sentence.
How long is 3 Ring Circus?
3 Ring Circus runs 1 hour 43 minutes (103 minutes).
When was 3 Ring Circus released?
3 Ring Circus was released on December 22, 1954.
Who directed 3 Ring Circus?
3 Ring Circus was directed by Joseph Pevney.
More films by Joseph Pevney Who is in the cast of 3 Ring Circus?
3 Ring Circus stars George Boyce as Circus Clown(uncredited), Jerry Lewis as Jerry Hotchkiss and Dean Martin as Pete Nelson, among 17 credited actors.
Where can I watch 3 Ring Circus?
In the US, 3 Ring Circus is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).
Does 3 Ring Circus have a post-credit scene?
No. 3 Ring Circus has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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