Carnival (1935): cast, story & where to watch
1935 · Film
Released in 1935, Carnival is a comedy and romance film directed by Walter Lang, running about 77 minutes. “You'll Laugh with 'Em and at 'Em!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. "Chick" Thompson is a puppet-master in a traveling carnival whose wife dies in childbirth and leaves him with an infant son he names "Poochy." His father-in-law and the baby's grandfather sues him for custody of the baby and Chick takes his son and hides out for a couple of years. He joins his former assistants, Daisy and "Fingers", in a circus act only to find that the persistent grandfather is still on his trail.
Who’s in it. Carnival stars Lee Tracy as Chick Thompson, Sally Eilers as Daisy, Jimmy Durante as Fingers and Florence Rice as Miss Holbrook, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Carnival page.
If you liked it. Fans of Carnival tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Carnival (1935)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Carnival change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Carnival?
- Carnival stars Lee Tracy, Sally Eilers, Jimmy Durante, Florence Rice and Thomas E. Jackson.
- When was Carnival released?
- Carnival was released in 1935, with a runtime of about 77 minutes.