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Cast
Bud Abbott
as (archive footage)
Eric Campbell
as (archive footage)
Charlie Chaplin
as (archive footage)
Lou Costello
as (archive footage)
Bing Crosby
as (archive footage)
Margaret Dumont
as (archive footage)
W.C. Fields
as (archive footage)
Glenn Ford
as Narrator (voice)
Oliver Hardy
as (archive footage)
Bob Hope
as Self (archive footage)
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1979
Runtime0h 49m
LanguageEN
CertificationNR
GenresDocumentary, Comedy
Votes—
Director—
WritersBill Gleason, Arthur Knight
TypeFeature Film
Rating0.0 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Hollywood Clowns
About The Hollywood Clowns
Glenn Ford narrates this hilarious look back at the greatest comedians in movie history.
Directed by —, The Hollywood Clowns leans on a strong ensemble — Bud Abbott, Eric Campbell, Charlie Chaplin — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about documentary titles of 1979.
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