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The Chimp (1932)

Movie ★ 6.5 25 min

Comedy

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.

H.M. Walker Writer James Parrott Director Charley Rogers Writer Oliver Hardy Writer

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Quick facts

Released
May 21, 1932
Runtime
25 min
Rating
NR
IMDb
tt0022759
Language

Themes

Cast

Stan Laurel Stan Laurel Stan Oliver Hardy Oliver Hardy Ollie James Finlayson James Finlayson Ringmaster (uncredited) Billy Gilbert Billy Gilbert Joe the Landlord (uncredited) Charles Gemora Charles Gemora Ethel the Chimp (uncredited) Dorothy Layton Dorothy Layton Laid-off Circus Performer (uncredited)

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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.
When was The Chimp released?
The Chimp is a 1932 comedy film.
Where can I watch The Chimp?
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