Side Show (1931): Cast & Where to Watch
Side Show is a 1931 music comedy directed by Roy Del Ruth, starring Vince Barnett as The Great Santini, Guy Kibbee and Matthew Betz. It runs 1 hour 6 minutes. Rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 6m (66 min)
- Director
- Roy Del Ruth
- Original language
-
English - Studio
- Warner Bros. Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Side Show About?
The premise of Side Show without spoilers.
A circus side show performer tries to discourage her younger sister from following in her footsteps.
Side Show Themes & Keywords
· 32 tags- seal the animal
- surprise party
- sister sister relationship
- runaway
- romantic rivalry
- police
- poker game
- pie in the face
- pea shooter
- mouse
- masher
- marriage
+20 more Show fewer
- marriage proposal
- lion
- jumping from height
- high dive
- flea circus
- fire eater
- fight
- ferris wheel
- falling from height
- employer employee relationship
- elephant
- drunkenness
- childbirth
- carousel
- brawl
- birthday
- beating
- aunt
- train
- circus
Where to Watch Side Show
Rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
Streaming availability in the US, powered by 
Side Show Cast & Characters
Vince Barnett leads the cast as The Great Santini, with Guy Kibbee as Col. Gowdy and Matthew Betz as Tom Whalen. Directed by Roy Del Ruth; 23 actors are credited in all.
- Director Roy Del Ruth
-
Vince Barnett as The Great Santini -
Guy Kibbee as Col. Gowdy -
Matthew Betz as Tom Whalen - Fred Kelsey as Sheriff Hornsby
Also Starring in Side Show
· 19 more- George Magrill Roustabout
- Arthur Hoyt Dr. Martin
- Cliff Saum Roustabout
- Lew Harvey Masher
- Tom Ricketts Tom Allison
- Otto Hoffman Otto - Seated on Sheriff's Left
- Donald Cook Joe Palmer
- Bobby Dunn Little Man
- Charles Butterworth Sidney
- Evalyn Knapp Irene
- Lucille Ward Aunt Sarah
- June Gittelson Fat Girl Getting Weight Estimated
- Lew Meehan Thug
- Louise Carver Dolores - Bearded Lady
- Winnie Lightner Pat
- Bynunsky Hyman Fire Eater
Show all 23 cast members Show fewer cast members
- Edward Morgan Jimmy
- Anna Magruder Jen - Circus Fat Lady
- Henry Rohmer Fat Boy
Seen Side Show?
Movies Like Side Show
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including The Circus Clown, The Show and At the Circus.
Side Show FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch and post-credit scenes of Side Show, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Side Show?
Side Show runs 1 hour 6 minutes (66 minutes).
When was Side Show released?
Side Show was released on September 19, 1931.
Who directed Side Show?
Side Show was directed by Roy Del Ruth.
More films by Roy Del Ruth Who is in the cast of Side Show?
Side Show stars Vince Barnett as The Great Santini, Guy Kibbee as Col. Gowdy and Matthew Betz as Tom Whalen, among 23 credited actors.
Where can I watch Side Show?
In the US, Side Show is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies (availability from JustWatch).
Does Side Show have a post-credit scene?
No. Side Show has no extra scene during or after the credits.
Coming soon to your phone
The Plot Explained Movie Summary App
From blockbusters to hidden gems: plot summaries, endings explained and timelines on your phone. Save your favorites and never miss a twist again.
Be the first to know when it launches. Your email stays private, always. Learn more about the app
