Downtrodden but creative English school-teacher (Danny Kaye) on archeological trip discovers joys of love and circus life with acrobat (Pier Angeli).Downtrodden but creative English school-teacher (Danny Kaye) on archeological trip discovers joys of love and circus life with acrobat (Pier Angeli).Downtrodden but creative English school-teacher (Danny Kaye) on archeological trip discovers joys of love and circus life with acrobat (Pier Angeli).
- Awards
- 1 nomination
Salvatore Baccaloni
- Antonio Gallini
- (as Baccaloni)
Eddie Allen
- Bandleader
- (uncredited)
Don Anderson
- Roustabout
- (uncredited)
Eric Anderson
- Lookout
- (uncredited)
Richard Anderson
- Ugo
- (uncredited)
Larry Arnold
- Wedding Guest
- (uncredited)
Lysa Baugher
- Dancer
- (uncredited)
Ivan Bell
- Roustabout
- (uncredited)
- Director
- Writers
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Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaThe term "Merry Andrew" is British slang for a clown.
- GoofsWires can be viewed twice: when Andrew's ringmaster costume inflates and he rises to the tent top and when Selena's brothers chase Andrew up to the trapeze.
- Quotes
Andrew Larabee: He's always reminding me that when he was only six months old, he used to change his own diapers.
- ConnectionsFeatured in The Andrew Klavan Show: What Comes After the Apocalypse? (2016)
- SoundtracksChin Up, Stout Fellow
(1958) (uncredited)
Lyrics by Johnny Mercer
Music by Saul Chaplin
Performed by Danny Kaye with Robert Coote (dubbed by Bill Lee) and Rex Evans (dubbed by Ernest Newton)
Reprised by The Larabees and Walter Kingsford
Featured review
Innocent joy and laughter ring true, with Danny Kaye's talent.
One of Danny Kaye's best, without the need to twist his tongue. The sheer innocence of life shines throughout this film. It needs to be added to the D.V.D. arena, as it deserves to be. It was an unexpected delight to observe, as a child, and to share as time passed on. Graceful as ever, be he swinging around with clowns, or dancing to the skills shared by Micheal Kidd, Danny is a joy to behold. It doesn't matter that this film was produced prior to my birth, for it stands on it's own values, as valid entertainment. It continues to prove that love and laughter remain timeless. Joshing along, and learning to sing with these adorable songs grew so easy, as well. There might be more to this little musical the second time around, for the next viewer, as well.
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- joshgrey13
- Jun 26, 2006
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- Also known as
- König der Spaßmacher
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- Runtime1 hour 43 minutes
- Aspect ratio
- 2.35 : 1
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