Poster of The Big Circus

The Big Circus

Plot: A circus owner tries to keep his financially troubled circus on the road, despite the efforts of a murderous saboteur who has decided that the show must not go on.
Release Date: Sunday, July 5 1959
66 years ago
Genres: Drama
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Cast

Portrait of Victor MatureVictor Mature. Victor Mature was 46 in The Big Circus as 'Henry Jasper 'Hank' Whirling'.
Birthday: Wed, Jan 29 1913 –
Died: Wed, Aug 04 1999
Portrait of Red ButtonsRed Buttons. Red Buttons was 40 in The Big Circus as 'Randy Sherman'.
Birthday: Wed, Feb 05 1919 –
Died: Thu, Jul 13 2006
Portrait of Rhonda FlemingRhonda Fleming. Rhonda Fleming was 35 in The Big Circus as 'Helen Harrison'.
Birthday: Fri, Aug 10 1923 –
Died: Wed, Oct 14 2020
Portrait of Kathryn GrantKathryn Grant. Kathryn Grant was 25 in The Big Circus as 'Jeannie Whirling'.
Birthday: Sat, Nov 25 1933 –
Died: Fri, Sep 20 2024
Portrait of Vincent PriceVincent Price. Vincent Price was 48 in The Big Circus as 'Hans Hagenfeld'.
Birthday: Sat, May 27 1911 –
Died: Mon, Oct 25 1993
Portrait of Gilbert RolandGilbert Roland. Gilbert Roland was 53 in The Big Circus as 'Zach Colino (Aerialist)'.
Birthday: Mon, Dec 11 1905 –
Died: Sun, May 15 1994
Portrait of Peter LorrePeter Lorre. Peter Lorre was 55 in The Big Circus as 'Skeeter'.
Birthday: Sun, Jun 26 1904 –
Died: Mon, Mar 23 1964
Portrait of David NelsonDavid Nelson. David Nelson was 22 in The Big Circus as 'Tommy Gordon'.
Birthday: Sat, Oct 24 1936 –
Died: Tue, Jan 11 2011
Portrait of Adele MaraAdele Mara. Adele Mara was 36 in The Big Circus as 'Maria 'Mama' Colino'.
Birthday: Sat, Apr 28 1923 –
Died: Fri, May 07 2010
Portrait of Howard McNearHoward McNear. Howard McNear was 54 in The Big Circus as 'Mr. Lomax'.
Birthday: Fri, Jan 27 1905 –
Died: Fri, Jan 03 1969
Portrait of Charles WattsCharles Watts. Charles Watts was 46 in The Big Circus as 'Jonathan T. Nelson (Banker)'.
Birthday: Wed, Oct 30 1912 –
Died: Tue, Dec 13 1966
Portrait of Steve AllenSteve Allen. Steve Allen was 37 in The Big Circus as 'Self'.
Birthday: Mon, Dec 26 1921 –
Died: Mon, Oct 30 2000
Portrait of Kenner G. KempKenner G. Kemp. Kenner G. Kemp was 51 in The Big Circus as 'Man at Press Party'.
Birthday: Fri, Jan 03 1908 –
Died: Mon, May 13 1985

Crew

Portrait of Joseph M. NewmanJoseph M. Newman. Joseph M. Newman was 49 in The Big Circus as 'Director'
Birthday: Sat, Aug 07 1909 –
Died: Mon, Jan 23 2006
Portrait of Winton C. HochWinton C. Hoch. Winton C. Hoch was 53 in The Big Circus as 'Director of Photography'
Birthday: Mon, Jul 31 1905 –
Died: Tue, Mar 20 1979
Portrait of Irving WallaceIrving Wallace. Irving Wallace was 43 in The Big Circus as 'Screenplay'
Birthday: Sun, Mar 19 1916 –
Died: Wed, Jun 20 1990
Portrait of Charles BennettCharles Bennett. Charles Bennett was 59 in The Big Circus as 'Screenplay'
Birthday: Wed, Aug 02 1899 –
Died: Thu, Jun 15 1995
Portrait of Irwin AllenIrwin Allen. Irwin Allen was 43 in The Big Circus as 'Producer, Story, Screenplay'
Birthday: Mon, Jun 12 1916 –
Died: Sat, Nov 02 1991
Portrait of Adrienne FazanAdrienne Fazan. Adrienne Fazan was 53 in The Big Circus as 'Editor'
Birthday: Wed, May 09 1906 –
Died: Sat, Aug 23 1986
Portrait of Bert ShefterBert Shefter. Bert Shefter was 57 in The Big Circus as 'Music'
Birthday: Thu, May 15 1902 –
Died: Tue, Jun 29 1999
Portrait of Paul SawtellPaul Sawtell. Paul Sawtell was 53 in The Big Circus as 'Music'
Birthday: Sat, Feb 03 1906 –
Died: Sun, Aug 01 1971