The Flea Circus

The Flea Circus

NR 1954 · 7 min · ★ 5.5 · Animation, Comedy, Family

In this animated comedic short, the entire entourage of a flea circus runs away to join a dog.

Directed by Tex Avery · Written by Heck Allen

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Francoise Brun-Cottan Fifi Le Flea (voice) (uncredited)
Daws Butler Pepito (voice) (uncredited)
Bill Thompson François Le Clown (voice) (uncredited)

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