Circus Today (1940): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming
1940 · Film · ★ 6

Released in 1940, Circus Today is an animation film directed by Tex Avery, running about 9 minutes.
What it’s about. A barker guides us through a sideshow, a menagerie, and on to the big top, for a series of typical Avery gags. For example, the trapeze artists, the Flying Cadenzas, literally fly; the lion puts his head in the tamer's mouth; and the human cannonball flies around the world.
Who’s in it. Circus Today stars Tex Avery as Circus Bandmaster (voice) (uncredited), Mel Blanc as Balloon Vendor / Firewalker / Monkey / Stork / Gorilla / Elephant / Conductor (voice) (uncredited) and Eddie Marr as Narrator (voice) (uncredited).
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Circus Today has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Circus Today page.
If you liked it. Fans of Circus Today tend to enjoy Chihiros Reise ins Zauberland, Your Name. - Gestern, heute und für immer, Die letzten Glühwürmchen and Spider-Man: A New Universe.
Häufige Fragen
- Where can I watch Circus Today (1940)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Circus Today change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Circus Today worth watching?
- Circus Today holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Circus Today?
- Circus Today stars Tex Avery, Mel Blanc and Eddie Marr.
- When was Circus Today released?
- Circus Today was released in 1940, with a runtime of about 9 minutes.
