Toby Tyler or Ten Weeks with a Circus

Toby Tyler or Ten Weeks with a Circus

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1960 · 95 min · ★ 6.4 · Drama, Family

Angered at stern Uncle Daniel, Toby Tyler runs away from his foster home to join the circus, where he soon befriends Mr. Stubbs, the frisky chimpanzee. However, the circus isn't all fun and games when the evil candy vendor, Harry Tupper, convinces Toby that his Aunt Olive and Uncle Daniel don't love him or want him back. Toby resigns himself to circus life, but when he finally realizes that Tupper lied to him, and that his aunt and uncle truly love him, Toby happily returns home once again.

Directed by Charles Barton · Written by Lillie Hayward

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Kevin Corcoran Toby Tyler
Bob Sweeney Harry Tupper
Henry Calvin Ben Cotter
Gene Sheldon Sam Treat
Richard Eastham Colonel Sam Castle
James Drury Jim Weaver
Barbara Beaird Mademoiselle Jeanette
Dennis Olivieri Monsieur Ajax
Edith Evanson Aunt Olive
Tom Fadden Uncle Daniel
The Marquis Chimps The Marquis Family
Walter Bacon Circus Spectator

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