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. 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!
Credits
Life Is a Circus Cast
| Name |
Character |
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Lionel Jeffries
He was 33, 83 years old when he died
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as Genie |
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Shirley Eaton
She was 23, now 87 years old
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as Shirley Winter |
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Joseph Tomelty
He was 48, 84 years old when he died
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as Joe Winter |
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Charlie Naughton
He was 73, 89 years old when he died
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as Charlie |
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Edwin Richfield
He was 38, 68 years old when he died
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as Driver |
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Eric Pohlmann
He was 46, 66 years old when he died
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as Rickenbeck |
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Eddie Gray
He was 12, 21 years old when he died
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as Eddie |
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Bud Flanagan
He was 63, 72 years old when he died
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as Bud |
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Teddy Knox
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as Sebastian |
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Jimmy Gold
He was 73, 81 years old when he died
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as Goldie |
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Chesney Allen
He was 66, 89 years old when he died
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as Ches |
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Harold Kasket
He was 33, 75 years old when he died
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as Hassan |
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Jimmy Nervo
He was 62, 77 years old when he died
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as Cecil |
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Marie Devereux
She was 19, now 83 years old
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as Houri Girl |
Life Is a Circus Crew
| Name |
Department |
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Philip Green as Music. He was 7 (30) years old when He died
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Sound |
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Bill Lenny as Editor. He was 36 (65) years old when He died
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Editing |
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Anthony Masters as Art Direction. He was 41 (71) years old when He died
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Art |
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Val Guest as Director. He was 48 (94) years old when He died
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Directing |
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E.M. Smedley-Aston as Producer. He was 47 (93) years old when He died
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Production |
