Circus Capers

Circus Capers

September 28, 1930 Theatrical Series Aesop's Fables

Studio
Van Beuren Studios
Distributor
RKO Radio Pictures

Synopsis

Adventures in a circus, with the evil, mustached ringmaster as the clown's rival for the girl horseback rider. The ringmaster shoots the clown out of a cannon. The clown lands, only to discover the ringmaster with the horseback rider in her boudoir. He cries and sings "Laugh, Clown, Laugh," then the girl begs for his forgiveness. She doesn't get it, however.

Characters

Clown, Horseback Rider, Ringmaster, Circus Animals, Fat Lady

Credits

Directing

Director
John Foster, Harry Bailey

Producing

Producer
Amadee J. Van Beuren

Crew

Synchronization
Gene Rodemich
Sound Recording
RCA Photophone System

Production notes

No, the clown and the horseback rider are not Mickey and Minnie Mouse, but the resemblance to the Disney characters is too close to be coincidental.

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