Toby Tyler or Ten Weeks with a Circus (1960)
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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.
Cast
- Kevin Corcoran - Toby Tyler
- Bob Sweeney - Harry Tupper
- Henry Calvin - Ben Cotter
- Gene Sheldon - Sam Treat
- Richard Eastham - Colonel Sam Castle
- James Drury - Jim Weaver
- Barbara Beaird - Mademoiselle Jeanette
- Dennis Olivieri - Monsieur Ajax
- Edith Evanson - Aunt Olive
- Tom Fadden - Uncle Daniel
Screenplay
- Lillie Hayward
- James Otis Kaler (Novel)
- Bill Walsh (Screenplay)
Themes
Touching Family Stories, Sisterhood and Unexpected Betrayal, The Complex Bond Between Mother and Son, Foster Care and Survival, Hero Journey of a Single Parent
Keywords
circus, based on children's book, family, chimpanzee, runaway child, 19th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Toby Tyler or Ten Weeks with a Circus about?
- 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.
- Who directed Toby Tyler or Ten Weeks with a Circus?
- Toby Tyler or Ten Weeks with a Circus was directed by Charles Barton.
- Who stars in Toby Tyler or Ten Weeks with a Circus?
- Toby Tyler or Ten Weeks with a Circus stars Kevin Corcoran, Bob Sweeney, Henry Calvin, Gene Sheldon, Richard Eastham, James Drury.
- How long is Toby Tyler or Ten Weeks with a Circus?
- Toby Tyler or Ten Weeks with a Circus has a runtime of 1h 35m (95 minutes).
- What genre is Toby Tyler or Ten Weeks with a Circus?
- Toby Tyler or Ten Weeks with a Circus is a Drama, Family film.
- Where was Toby Tyler or Ten Weeks with a Circus produced?
- Toby Tyler or Ten Weeks with a Circus was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Toby Tyler or Ten Weeks with a Circus?
- The themes of Toby Tyler or Ten Weeks with a Circus include: Touching Family Stories, Sisterhood and Unexpected Betrayal, The Complex Bond Between Mother and Son, Foster Care and Survival, Hero Journey of a Single Parent.