Carnival
"You'll Laugh with 'Em and at 'Em!"
Originally released in 1935. Carnival is a romance/comedy film. directed by Walter Lang. At just 77 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Lee Tracy, Sally Eilers, and Jimmy Durante
Synopsis
"Chick" Thompson is a puppet-master in a traveling carnival whose wife dies in childbirth and leaves him with an infant son he names "Poochy." His father-in-law and the baby's grandfather sues him for custody of the baby and Chick takes his son and hides out for a couple of years. He joins his former assistants, Daisy and "Fingers", in a circus act only to find that the persistent grandfather is still on his trail.
Quick Facts
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Columbia Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Carnival about?
"Chick" Thompson is a puppet-master in a traveling carnival whose wife dies in childbirth and leaves him with an infant son he names "Poochy." His father-in-law and the baby's grandfather sues him ...
Who directed Carnival?
Carnival was directed by Walter Lang.
How long is Carnival?
Carnival has a runtime of 1 hours and 17 minutes (77 minutes total).
When was Carnival released?
Carnival was released on February 15, 1935 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Carnival?
The main cast of Carnival includes Lee Tracy, Sally Eilers, Jimmy Durante, Florence Rice, Thomas E. Jackson.