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Toby Tyler or Ten Weeks with a Circus
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Toby Tyler or Ten Weeks with a Circus

1960-01-21 · 95 min · ★ 6.4

Drama · Family

Angered at stern Uncle Daniel, Toby Tyler runs away from his foster home to join the circus, where he soon befriends Mr. Stubbs, the frisky chimpanzee. However, the circus isn't all fun and games when the evil candy vendor, Harry Tupper, convinces Toby that his Aunt Olive and Uncle Daniel don't love him or want him back. Toby resigns himself to circus life, but when he finally realizes that Tupper lied to him, and that his aunt and uncle truly love him, Toby happily returns home once again.

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Directors
Charles Barton
Production companies
Walt Disney Productions
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Kevin CorcoranKevin CorcoranToby Tyler
Bob SweeneyBob SweeneyHarry Tupper
Henry CalvinHenry CalvinBen Cotter
Gene SheldonGene SheldonSam Treat
Richard EasthamRichard EasthamColonel Sam Castle
James DruryJames DruryJim Weaver
Barbara BeairdBarbara BeairdMademoiselle Jeanette
Dennis OlivieriMonsieur Ajax
Edith EvansonEdith EvansonAunt Olive
Tom FaddenTom FaddenUncle Daniel
The Marquis ChimpsThe Marquis Family
Walter BaconCircus Spectator
Alex BallCircus Spectator
Brandon BeachCircus Spectator
Arline BletcherCircus Spectator
Paul BradleyParade Onlooker (uncredited)
Chet BrandenburgChet BrandenburgCircus Worker
William ChalleeWilliam ChalleeJailbird
Dick CherneyCircus Spectator
Noble 'Kid' ChissellNoble 'Kid' ChissellRoustabout

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