Hoop-La (1919): cast, story & where to watch
1919 · Film · ★ 10
Released in 1919, Hoop-La is a comedy film directed by Louis Chaudet, running about 50 minutes.
What it’s about. Hoop-La, the beautiful star of Minor's Mammoth Circus, a one-ring affair which tours county fairs and small towns, delights crowds with her bare-back riding, trapeze acts, and clowning. Reared in the confines of the circus by Old Toodles the clown, in accordance with her father's dying request, Hoop-La naively accepts the attentions of good-looking Joe McGee, a cheap horseman, after winning a race for him as a jockey. Tony Barrows, the foppish scion of a wealthy family, falls in love with Hoop-La, but she resents his snobbery and makes faces at him. When Hoop-La learns that her father was wealthy, she secretly marries McGee to save herself from a dull society life, but when she discovers McGee's true character, she promises to keep him supplied with money if he leaves.
Who’s in it. Hoop-La stars Billie Rhodes as Hoop-La Charters, Bertram Grassby as Tony Barrows, John B. Cooke as Old Toodles and Val Paul as Joe McGee.
How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, Hoop-La sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Hoop-La page.
If you liked it. Fans of Hoop-La tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Hoop-La (1919)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Hoop-La change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Hoop-La worth watching?
- Hoop-La holds an audience score of 10.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Hoop-La?
- Hoop-La stars Billie Rhodes, Bertram Grassby, John B. Cooke and Val Paul.
- When was Hoop-La released?
- Hoop-La was released in 1919, with a runtime of about 50 minutes.