The Chimp (1932)
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.
Director: James Parrott
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 25 min
Release Date: May 21, 1932
Cast
- Stan Laurel - Stan
- Oliver Hardy - Ollie
- James Finlayson - Ringmaster
- Billy Gilbert - Joe the Landlord
- Charles Gemora - Ethel the Chimp (uncredited)
- Dorothy Layton - Laid-off Circus Performer (uncredited)
Screenplay
Editing: Richard C. Currier
Production: Hal Roach Studios, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
circus, gorilla, black and white, flea circus, short film
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Chimp about?
- 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.
- Who directed The Chimp?
- The Chimp was directed by James Parrott.
- Who stars in The Chimp?
- The Chimp stars Stan Laurel, Oliver Hardy, James Finlayson, Billy Gilbert, Charles Gemora, Dorothy Layton.
- How long is The Chimp?
- The Chimp has a runtime of 25m (25 minutes).
- What genre is The Chimp?
- The Chimp is a Comedy film.
- Where was The Chimp produced?
- The Chimp was produced in United States of America.