

The Chimp
1932-05-21 · 25 min · ★ 6.6
Stan and Ollie play bumbling circus performers who inadvertently drive the circus into bankruptcy. The circus can't pay them their wages so they are given a gorilla and a flea circus as payment. Bedlam ensues.
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- Directors
- James Parrott
- Production companies
- Hal Roach Studios, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Stan LaurelStan
Oliver HardyOllie
James FinlaysonRingmaster (uncredited)
Billy GilbertJoe the Landlord (uncredited)
Charles GemoraEthel the Chimp (uncredited)
Dorothy LaytonLaid-off Circus Performer (uncredited)Title information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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