Encompassing three hugely popular double acts, The Crazy Gang were one of Britain's best-loved, most enduring variety troupes - their antics delighting audiences for over three decades from the early 1930s and their career taking in numerous Royal Command performances. Their efforts to save a struggling circus provide the laughs in this uproarious comedy, also starring Goldfinger icon Shirley Eaton and featuring Flanagan and Allen's rendition of their greatest hit, Underneath the Ar...
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Please note this is a region 2 DVD and will require a region 2 (Europe) or region Free DVD Player in order to play. Encompassing three hugely popular double acts, The Crazy Gang were one of Britain's best-loved, most enduring variety troupes - their antics delighting audiences for over three decades from the early 1930s and their career taking in numerous Royal Command performances. Their efforts to save a struggling circus provide the laughs in this uproarious comedy, also starring Goldfinger icon Shirley Eaton and featuring Flanagan and Allen's rendition of their greatest hit, Underneath the Arches. Life Is a Circus is presented here in a brand-new transfer from original film elements in its as exhibited theatrical aspect ratio. The Crazy Gang have been jacks-of-all-trades with Joe Winter's Monster Circus for almost as long as Joe has been on the road, and they're still hoping for a big break. But Joe has hit hard times: his equipment is mortgaged, most of his acts have deserted him and even the elephants have walked out. So the Gang set about finding a way to save the circus... and come up with a typically novel solution! Actors Bud Flanagan, Chesney Allen, Teddy Knox, Jimmy Nervo, Jimmy Gold & Shirley Eaton Director Val Guest Certificate PG Year 1958 Screen 2.35:1 Anamorphic Languages English Duration 1 hour and 20 minutes (approx)
Val Guest directs this British comedy starring entertainment act the Crazy Gang as circus performers. The Crazy Gang, comprised of Bud Flanagan, Chesney Allen, Jimmy Nervo, Teddy Knox, Charlie Naughton and Jimmy Gold, made their name on the British stage and were reputedly a favourite act among the royal family. Here they star as stalwart entertainers at Joe Winter (Joseph Tomelty)'s Monster Circus. In spite of the best efforts of its workers, the circus has been struggling for revenue. Can the members of the Crazy Gang find a way to save the day?
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