AT THE CIRCUS (1939)
Label: Warner Archive
Region Code: Region-Free
Rating: Unrated
Duration: 87 Minutes 24 Seconds
Audio: English DTS-HD MA 2.0 Dual-Mono with Optional English Subtitles
Video: 1080p HD Fullscreen (1.37:1)
Director: Edward Buzzell
Cast: Groucho Marx, Chico Marx, Harpo Marx, Margaret Dumont, Kenny Baker
Synopsis: A classic of comic insanity, At the Circus races, along at an hilarious, logic-defying pace, reaching literally the highest point in all of the Marx Brothers' films with a scene in which the zany trio -- as well as Margaret Dumont and a gorilla on the loose - wind up swinging wildly from the trapeze. When a loan shark and two circus performers set out to steal "Wilson's Wonder Circus" from its rightful owner, two circus attendants (Chico and Harpo) enlist the help of a lawyer.
Audio/Video: At the Circus (193) arrives on region-free Blu-ray from warner Archive in 1080p HD fullscreen (1.37:1)looking quite sensational, the black and white image looks flawless, film grain is present and looks organic, and the depth and clarity are impressive, with deep black, excellent grayscale and crisp whites. Audio comes by way of English DTS-HD MA 2.0 dual-mono with optional English subtitles, sounding clean and crisp, the range s a bit limited, but sounds accurate for the vintage of the film, and the song numbers are terrific, especially Groucho singing “Lydia the Tattooed Lady,” which is probably my favorite of all his songs!
As usual Warner Archive include some appreciated extras, nothing new, but we get the 11-min Our Gang short "Dog Daze", which is a classic, and the 9-min MGM Cartoon Short "Jitterbug Follies", both from '39, which could have very well played with the feature in some markets. We also get an audio only promo and the Trailer for the film. The single-disc release arrives in an standard keepcase with a single-sided sleeve of artwork featuring the original illustrated movie poster.
Special Features:
- MGM Our Gang Comedy Short "Dog Daze" (1939, 10:37)
- MGM Cartoon Short "Jitterbug Follies" (1929, 8:45)
- Leo is On The Air Radio Promo (Audio Only) (1:28)
- Original Theatrical (3:15)
Screenshots from the Warner Archive Blu-ray:
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