The Mighty Barnum (1934)
20th Century Fox's highly fabricated film biography of circus showman P. T. Barnum stars Wallace Beery (as Barnum), Virginia Bruce (as Jenny Lind), Janet Beecher and Adolphe Menjou. Released in 1934.
Director: Walter Lang
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 87 min
Release Date: December 23, 1934
Cast
- Wallace Beery - Phineas T. Barnum
- Adolphe Menjou - Bailey Walsh
- Virginia Bruce - Jenny Lind
- Rochelle Hudson - Ellen
- Janet Beecher - Nancy Barnum
- Tammany Young - Todd
- Herman Bing - Farmer Schultz
- Lucille La Verne - Joice Heth
- George Brasno - Gen. Tom Thumb
- Olive Brasno - Lavinia Thumb
Screenplay
- Gene Fowler (Screenplay)
- Gene Fowler (Theatre Play)
- Bess Meredyth (Screenplay)
- Bess Meredyth (Theatre Play)
Music: Alfred Newman
Cinematography: J. Peverell Marley
Editing: Barbara McLean, Allen McNeil
Production: 20th Century Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
biography, historical figure
More Films by Director: Walter Lang
More Films in Genre: Comedy
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Mighty Barnum about?
- 20th Century Fox's highly fabricated film biography of circus showman P. T. Barnum stars Wallace Beery (as Barnum), Virginia Bruce (as Jenny Lind), Janet Beecher and Adolphe Menjou. Released in 1934.
- Who directed The Mighty Barnum?
- The Mighty Barnum was directed by Walter Lang.
- Who stars in The Mighty Barnum?
- The Mighty Barnum stars Wallace Beery, Adolphe Menjou, Virginia Bruce, Rochelle Hudson, Janet Beecher, Tammany Young.
- How long is The Mighty Barnum?
- The Mighty Barnum has a runtime of 1h 27m (87 minutes).
- What genre is The Mighty Barnum?
- The Mighty Barnum is a Comedy film.
- Where was The Mighty Barnum produced?
- The Mighty Barnum was produced in United States of America.