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51. 3 Ring Wing-Ding (1968)

G | 6 min | Family, Animation, Short

English Colonel Rimfire reads that a circus offers $1000 for a live tiger. Rimfire decides to deliver Cool Cat, the hip tiger, to the circus and collect the money, but Cool Cat won't ... See full summary »

Director: Alex Lovy | Star: Larry Storch

Votes: 119

52. Circus Shadows (1935)

Approved | 66 min | Crime, Drama, Romance

A phony "psychic" ring tricks a pretty young circus performer into working for them.

Director: Charles Hutchison | Stars: Dorothy Wilson, Kane Richmond, William Ruhl, Russell Hopton

53. Clown on the Farm (1952)

Approved | 7 min | Animation, Short, Comedy

Baby Huey, the man-sized duckling, wants to play circus with the regular-size ducks, and they trick him into a barrel which almost goes over a cliff. It doesn't but it puts him into the ... See full summary »

Directors: Seymour Kneitel, Dave Tendlar | Stars: Mae Questel, Cecil Roy, Jackson Beck, Jack Mercer

Votes: 40

54. The Lion with the White Beard (1995)

30 min | Animation, Short, Family

The story of how the famous lion Amadeo performed in the traveling circus of Signor Peretti.

Director: Andrey Khrzhanovskiy | Star: Tonino Guerra

Votes: 28

55. Spangles (1926)

Passed | 77 min | Drama, Romance

Marian Nixon plays the title character, a gorgeous bareback rider with a travelling circus. Spangles falls in love with Dick (Pat O'Malley), a young fugitive from justice who uses the Big Top for a hideout.

Director: Frank O'Connor | Stars: Marian Nixon, Pat O'Malley, Hobart Bosworth, Gladys Brockwell

Votes: 35

56. The Circus Show-Up (1932)

Passed | 18 min | Mystery, Short

The sixth in The Shadow series of shorts from Universal. In this one the circus trapeze artist falls to her death when someone flips the light switch just as she starts her famed triple ... See full summary »

Director: Lewis Seiler | Stars: Sally Blane, Russell Hopton, Paul Nicholson, William Halligan

Votes: 24

57. Casper the Friendly Ghost - Casper Comes to Clown (1951)

7 min | Animation, Short, Comedy

Casper befriends a bear cub with a natural talent for juggling. Soon the cub is in the circus, but a gorilla proves to be much scarier than any ghost.

Directors: Izzy Sparber, Myron Waldman | Stars: Jack Mercer, Sid Raymond, Alan Shay, Arnold Stang

Votes: 50

58. Beyond Belief: Berserk (1997 Video)

Comedy, Drama, Fantasy

"Beyond Belief: Berserk" is a hosted horror movie direct to video, with Tom Baker as host.

Star: Tom Baker

59. Blowing Bubbles (2010)

4 min | Short, Comedy, Drama

Bubbles the Clown is choking, night after night, when his performance routine is disrupted by the departure of the Bearded Woman.

Director: Vaughn Juares | Stars: Joseph Andrew Schneider, Vaughn Juares, Nora Montanez

Votes: 85

60. The Bandmaster (1947)

Approved | 7 min | Animation, Short, Comedy

Andy Panda is the conductor of an all-animal circus orchestra.

Director: Dick Lundy

Votes: 98

61. The Mite Makes Right (1948)

8 min | Animation, Short, Comedy

Tom Thumb runs away from home to join the circus.

Directors: Bill Tytla, George Germanetti | Stars: Mae Questel, Sid Raymond, Izzy Sparber, Jackson Beck

Votes: 68

62. The Mouse and the Lion (1953)

Approved | 6 min | Animation, Short, Comedy

The Lion, the King of the Jungle, is taking his royal snooze when a mouse comes on a safari to his royal hideaway. The mouse is from Bungling Brothers Circus [us], and his mission is to ... See full summary »

Director: Paul J. Smith | Stars: John T. Smith, Dal McKennon, William Shaw

Votes: 29

63. Lapatossu (1937)

83 min | Comedy

A lazy but resourceful Lapatossu is solving problems with his simple friend Vinski.

Directors: Yrjö Norta, T.J. Särkkä | Stars: Aku Korhonen, Laila Rihte, Eino Kaipainen, Siiri Angerkoski

Votes: 103

64. Stage Struck (1950)

Approved | 7 min | Animation, Short

Half-Pint, a stage-struck baby circus elephant, is forever getting into and messing up somebody's act. Although the ringmaster thinks he is too young to perform, Half-Pint cannot resist the... See full summary »

Director: Mannie Davis

Votes: 11

65. 7's Circus (1964–1965)

Family

"7's Circus" was a hosted children's circus themed show with Charlie Baxter as "The Ringmaster".

Star: Charlie Baxter

66. Outdoor Indore (1928)

10 min | Animation, Short, Comedy

Felix the Cat is flung to India by a blast of water, there he is chased by tigers, charms snakes, and rescues a elephant he takes home to the circus.

Director: Otto Messmer

Votes: 50

67. Carnie Adovada (2016)

7 min | Short, Comedy, Horror

Add a Plot

Directors: Stefan Chakerian, Diego Romero | Stars: Judy Calman, Stefan Chakerian, Celine R. Lopez, Jason Merrell

68. The Lyin' Lion (1949)

Approved | 7 min | Animation, Short

Looey the Lion is tossed out of the circus for ruining an act in progress. He works hard and devises himself a high-wire bicycle act, sneaks back into the circus, has many mishaps while performing his, and is thrown out again.

Director: Connie Rasinski | Stars: Dayton Allen, Tom Morrison, Sid Raymond

Votes: 16

69. Dating a Siamese Twin (2013)

12 min | Short, Comedy, Fantasy

A pair of Siamese Twins eagerly anticipate the arrival of a bachelor who they will fight over in hopes of becoming his bride. Little do the two know, however, that their would-be suitor- ... See full summary »

Director: Alexander Ray | Stars: Chris Calleja, Rob Putansu, Amanda Rae Evans, Keyna Reynolds

70. Ottilias Ochse (2012)

15 min | Short, Comedy

An old ox is received friendly by the two older ladies Ottilia and Milva in their home. But they can't imagine what the intentions of the ox are.

Director: Martin Thiemar | Stars: Matthias Spahn, Rosemarie Deibel, Holger Liedtke, Eva-Maria Köhler

71. Der Ohrring (2008)

5 min | Short, Fantasy, Romance

When Pearl finds a beautiful earring on Southport Pier she is transported into a world of German Expressionism where she meets the dashing Fritz. Can they prevent the evil Ringmaster from ... See full summary »

Directors: Lisa Mallon, Lauren Thompson, Catherine Tully, Victoria Ward, Sarah Wharton | Stars: Monique Bell, Kit O'Keeffe, Joseph Spencer

72. Stranger Than Fiction 6373: The Candy Kid (1941)

Approved | 9 min | Short, News

A six-year-old girl, Barbara Schultz, is an official candy-taster for a large candy manufacturer; Fredrick Kuhn of Philadelphia makes trinkets from peach pits; J. A. Sanders of Kansas City,... See full summary »

Directors: Thomas Mead, Joseph O'Brien | Stars: Alois Havrilla, Barbara Schultz, Frederick Kuhn, J.A. Sanders

73. Jenny's Dreamland (2009)

7 min | Short, Fantasy

Do you remember your favorite resting spot where you played after school? A place without limits? A place where all your dreams could come true? While walking home from school on her ... See full summary »

Director: Juli Stone Pitzer | Stars: Jeddah Danielle Salera, Darius Frye, Diane Mullins, Spencer Miller

Votes: 6

74. Keep Your Grin Up (1955)

Approved | 6 min | Animation, Short, Comedy

Here is Casper, the friendly little ghost, on the prowl again for friends. This time the circus is the locale and ticket takers, the tattooed man and other freaks take flight at his approach.

Directors: Izzy Sparber, Myron Waldman | Stars: Gilbert Mack, Jack Mercer, Mae Questel, Cecil Roy

Votes: 25

75. Jolly the Clown (1957)

6 min | Animation, Short, Comedy

The Noveltoon Circus comes to town! Jolly the Clown and Ellsworth the Elephant devise an exceptional but dangerous act for the circus.

Directors: Seymour Kneitel, Al Eugster | Star: Jackson Beck

Votes: 10

76. The Circus Comes to Clown (1947)

7 min | Animation, Short, Music

A series of circus acts (fast, furious and funny gags) leads to the trapeze act and the sing-a-long begins with "The Man On The Trapeze".

Directors: Izzy Sparber, Thomas Johnson | Star: Arnold Stang

Votes: 25

77. Mind Performers (2001)

Short

A ring master uses his megaphone to peek inside the sick minds of a scared puppet and a dominant dwarf.

Director: Jorge Abarca | Stars: Najaf Bilgrami, Alma Fridel, Brian McDermott

78. The Magical World of Disney (1954–1997)
Episode: The Boy Who Stole the Elephant: Part 1 (1970)

Unrated | 60 min | Adventure, Drama, Family

A boy working in a struggling circus troupe develops a great rapport with an elephant on loan from a more successful circus.

Director: Michael Caffey | Stars: David Wayne, June Havoc, Dabbs Greer, Parley Baer

Votes: 35

79. The Magical World of Disney (1954–1997)
Episode: The Boy Who Stole the Elephant: Part 2 (1970)

Unrated | 60 min | Adventure, Drama, Family

Davey learns his boss has just bet the elephant in a card game and lost, and so he decides to return it to its rightful owner hundreds of miles away.

Director: Michael Caffey | Stars: David Wayne, June Havoc, Dabbs Greer, Parley Baer

Votes: 14

80. Inspector Gadget (1983–2023)
Episode: Gadget at the Circus (1983)

TV-Y7 | 23 min | Animation, Action, Adventure

The M.A.D. agents trying to destroy the circus are no match for Inspector Gadget, Penny and Chief Quimby.

Directors: Dave Cox, Edouard David, Raymond Jafelice, Ken Stephenson, Bruno Bianchi | Stars: Don Adams, Cree Summer, Frank Welker, Don Francks

Votes: 97

81. Murder, She Wrote (1984–1996)
Episode: Death Stalks the Big Top: Part 1 (1986)

TV-PG | 47 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

When Jessica's niece receives a silver Leprechaun from someone who has been presumed dead for years, Jessica decides to hunt down the mysterious gift giver from beyond the grave.

Director: Seymour Robbie | Stars: Angela Lansbury, Martin Balsam, Jackie Cooper, Alex Cord

Votes: 491

82. The Richard Pryor Show (1977)
Episode: Episode #1.3 (1977)

Comedy

Richard Pryor is a diner who uses his food as foreplay; a caveman who discovers fire; Mr. Fixit; and Little Richard. A woman describes a lesbian encounter.

Director: John Moffitt | Stars: Richard Pryor, Bob Altman, Joey Camen, Jeff Corey

Votes: 21

83. Sanford and Son (1972–1978)
Episode: Greatest Show in Watts (1976)

TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy

While babysitting an elephant, Fred holds a circus in the junkyard, allowing the cast to display their talents, especially Aunt Esther as the Bronze Goddess.

Director: Sid McCoy | Stars: Redd Foxx, Demond Wilson, LaWanda Page, Don Bexley

Votes: 110

84. She-Wolf of London (1990–1991)
Episode: Big Top She-Wolf (1991)

TV-PG | Comedy, Horror, Mystery

Randi feels strangely attracted to the Caleb Wakefield, the ringmaster of a rundown circus. The attraction deepens when she discovers that she does not metamorphose into a werewolf when she... See full summary »

Director: Brian Grant | Stars: Kate Hodge, Neil Dickson, Scott Fults, Jean Challis

Votes: 20

85. Super Robot Monkey Team Hyperforce Go! (2004–2006)
Episode: Circus of Ooze (2004)

TV-Y7-FV | Animation, Action, Adventure

A mysterious ringmaster forces the monkeys to perform at the circus.

Directors: Fumio Maezono, Ciro Nieli | Stars: Greg Cipes, Kevin Michael Richardson, Tom Kenny, Kari Wahlgren

Votes: 18

86. Tales from the Crypt (1989–1996)
Episode: Dig That Cat... He's Real Gone (1989)

Not Rated | 28 min | Comedy, Crime, Fantasy

A bum displays his ability to resurrect himself.

Director: Richard Donner | Stars: John Kassir, Joe Pantoliano, Robert Wuhl, Kathleen York

Votes: 1,709

87. Tales from the Darkside (1983–1988)
Episode: The Circus (1986)

TV-14 | 22 min | Comedy, Drama, Fantasy

Newspaperman Bragg debunks charlatans as a way of "staying sane." His latest quarry is the obscure circus of Dr. Nis. When Bragg visits, Dr. Nis tries to prove its authenticity.

Director: Michael Gornick | Stars: William Hickey, Kevin O'Connor, Ed French, Jacques Sandulescu

Votes: 257

88. Today's Special (1981–1987)
Episode: Circus (1982)

TV-Y | Family, Fantasy, Musical

When Jeff practices his juggling, the gang boosts his confidence by putting on a circus in the store.

Directors: Robert Gardner, Ted Regan, Clive VanderBurgh | Stars: Jeff Hyslop, Nerene Virgin, Bob Dermer, Nina Keogh

89. Zorro (1990–1993)
Episode: The Jewelled Sword (1991)

TV-G | 22 min | Adventure, Drama, Family

A theater troupe arrives in town, but Zorro suspects that the real reason why they're there is the Magistrate's priceless jeweled sword of Charlemagne.

Director: Michael Levine | Stars: Duncan Regehr, Patrice Martinez, James Victor, Michael Tylo

Votes: 26

90. Ben 10 (2005–2008)
Episode: Last Laugh (2006)

TV-Y7 | 23 min | Animation, Action, Adventure

Ben's secret fear of clowns absents him from the big top just as an evil soul-sucking clown goes into his act, but Gwen, Grandpa Max and the rest of the town aren't as fortunate.

Director: Scooter Tidwell | Stars: Tara Strong, Meagan Moore, Paul Eiding, Dee Bradley Baker

Votes: 640

91. Samurai Jack (2001–2017)
Episode: Episode XVI - Jack and the Smackback (2002)

TV-Y7 | 23 min | Animation, Action, Adventure

Samurai Jack is ambushed while he's sleeping and taken to the Dome of Doom. There he is given the name 'Two Sandles' and has to fight to the death for the spectators amusement.

Directors: Randy Myers, Genndy Tartakovsky | Stars: Phil LaMarr, Jeff Bennett, Richard McGonagle, Kevin Michael Richardson

Votes: 668

92. Scooby Doo, Where Are You! (1969–1978)
Episode: Bedlam in the Big Top (1969)

TV-G | 21 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy

A ghost clown is haunting Mr. Blackstone's circus, and all the acts are quitting. It's up to the kids to stop the clown and find out if he's really a ghost.

Directors: Joseph Barbera, William Hanna | Stars: Nicole Jaffe, Casey Kasem, Don Messick, Vic Perrin

Votes: 606

93. The 13 Ghosts of Scooby-Doo (1985–1986)
Episode: The Ghouliest Show on Earth (1985)

TV-G | 24 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy

While visiting Scooby's parents in Dooville, Flim-Flam becomes hypnotized by a circus ringmaster.

Directors: Arthur Davis, Oscar Dufau, Tony Love, Don Lusk, Rudy Zamora, Alan Zaslove, Ray Patterson | Stars: Bob Arbogast, Gay Autterson, Susan Blu, Hamilton Camp

Votes: 138

94. Growing Up Creepie (2006–2008)
Episode: The Tell-Tale Poem/Creepie Meets Tarantula Boy (2006)

TV-Y7 | 22 min | Animation, Comedy, Family

Creepie's Mother's Day poem causes some concern and leads the principal, Ms. Monserrate, to pay a visit to the Creecher residence. / Creepie and Chris-alice visit the freaky show at the ... See full summary »

Director: Guy Vasilovich | Stars: David Berni, Juan Chioran, Dwayne Hill, Athena Karkanis

Votes: 196

95. The Owl House (2020–2023)
Episode: Really Small Problems (2020)

TV-Y7-FV | Animation, Action, Adventure

King confides in a carnival fortuneteller who makes his dream come true, but it comes at a cost.

Director: Stu Livingston | Stars: Sarah-Nicole Robles, Wendie Malick, Alex Hirsch, Issac Ryan Brown

Votes: 1,139

96. Archie's Funhouse (1970–1971)
Episode: Snowball Skating/Bumsteer's Annual Rodeo

21 min | Animation, Comedy, Family

The Archies perform "Comes the Sun," "Love Vibrations" and "Sweet Saturday Night." The cast bumbles through ice-skating routines. Coach Cleats goes to the rodeo and the Swiss Alps.

Director: Hal Sutherland | Stars: Dal McKennon, Howard Morris, John Erwin, Jane Webb

97. Archie's Funhouse (1970–1971)
Episode: Chef's Kitchen/Professor's Magical Tricks

21 min | Animation, Comedy, Family

The Archies perform "Anyone Can Be Anything," "The Lonely Cricket" and "Comes the Sun." Reggie's egg soufflé ends up on his face. Jughead's magic tricks all go awry.

Director: Hal Sutherland | Stars: Dal McKennon, Howard Morris, John Erwin, Jane Webb

98. Archie's Funhouse (1970–1971)
Episode: Really Big Caesar/Acrobats

21 min | Animation, Comedy, Family

The Archies perform "Little by Little," "We're One Big Family" and "My Singing Guitar." The Archie gang spoofs Little Caesar (1931). Reggie and Moose are crummy acrobats.

Director: Hal Sutherland | Stars: Dal McKennon, Howard Morris, John Erwin, Jane Webb

99. Archie's Funhouse (1970–1971)
Episode: Space Spectacular/Fresh Air

21 min | Animation, Comedy, Family

The Archies perform "Oh, Sweet Suzie," "Don't Run from Love" and "Mr. Factory." Outer space is the theme of the opening segment, anti-pollution the theme of the closing song.

Director: Hal Sutherland | Stars: Dal McKennon, Howard Morris, John Erwin, Jane Webb

100. The Backyardigans (2004–2013)
Episode: Best Clowns in Town (2007)

TV-Y | 25 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy

Uniqua, Pablo, and Austin are clowns searching for a circus to join. When they accidentally make Ringmaster Tyrone - who hates clowns - miss his train to the city, they try to show him how funny and kind clowns can be.

Director: Mike Shiell | Stars: Jonah Bobo, Jordan Coleman, Sean Curley, Jake Goldberg

Votes: 40