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Funniest Show on Earth (1953): Cast

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Funniest Show on Earth is a 1953 comedy directed by Mario Mattoli, starring Totò as Tottons, Marc Lawrence and Peppino De Filippo. It runs 1 hour 10 minutes.

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Funniest Show on Earth (1953) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 10m (70 min)
Director
Mario Mattoli
Genre
Comedy
Original language
Italian
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Funniest Show on Earth About?

The premise of Funniest Show on Earth without spoilers.

Tottons, a clown with the Togni circus, is bound by a strict rule never to remove his makeup or disclose his true identity. His quiet life is shattered as three envious women and a determined policeman obsessively stalk him, leading to a series of humorous misunderstandings and relentless chase.

Funniest Show on Earth Themes & Keywords

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  • 3d
  • 3 dimensional
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Cast & crew

Funniest Show on Earth Cast & Characters

Totò leads the cast as Tottons, with Marc Lawrence as Il proprietario del circo and Peppino De Filippo as Uno spettatore (uncredited). Directed by Mario Mattoli; 12 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Mario Mattoli

More films directed by Mario Mattoli: Hercules in the Valley of Woe, Sua Eccellenza si fermò a mangiare, Toto, Fabrizi and the Young People Today and Totò, Peppino e le fanatiche.

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Funniest Show on Earth Also Known As

3 alternative titles, including “Totò 3D” and “Il più comico spettacolo del mondo”.

Also known as
  • Totò 3D
  • Il più comico spettacolo del mondo
  • Самый смешной спектакль в мире

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Funniest Show on Earth FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Funniest Show on Earth, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Funniest Show on Earth?

Funniest Show on Earth runs 1 hour 10 minutes (70 minutes).

When was Funniest Show on Earth released?

Funniest Show on Earth was released on November 12, 1953.

Who directed Funniest Show on Earth?

Funniest Show on Earth was directed by Mario Mattoli.

More films by Mario Mattoli

Who is in the cast of Funniest Show on Earth?

Funniest Show on Earth stars Totò as Tottons, Marc Lawrence as Il proprietario del circo and Peppino De Filippo as Uno spettatore (uncredited), among 12 credited actors.

Does Funniest Show on Earth have a post-credit scene?

No. Funniest Show on Earth has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Funniest Show on Earth in?

The original language of Funniest Show on Earth is Italian.

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