The Chimp_
Stan and Ollie play bumbling circus performers who inadvertently drive the circus into bankruptcy. The circus can't pay them their wages so they are given a gorilla and a flea circus as payment. Bedlam ensues.
Starring
Stan Laurel, Oliver Hardy, James Finlayson
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
The Chimp was released 94 years ago in 1932.
Overview
Stan and Ollie play bumbling circus performers who inadvertently drive the circus into bankruptcy. The circus can't pay them their wages so they are given a ...
The Chimp is a Comedy film with a runtime of 0h 25m.
CAST (6)
Stan Laurel
Stan
Oliver Hardy
Ollie
James Finlayson
Ringmaster
Billy Gilbert
Joe the Landlord
Charles Gemora
Ethel the Chimp (uncredited)
Dorothy Layton
Laid-off Circus Performer (uncredited)
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What is The Chimp about?
Stan and Ollie play bumbling circus performers who inadvertently drive the circus into bankruptcy. The circus can't pay them their wages so they are given a gorilla and a flea circus as payment. Bedlam ensues.
How long is The Chimp?
The Chimp has a runtime of 25 minutes (0h 25m).
Who stars in The Chimp?
The cast of The Chimp includes Stan Laurel, Oliver Hardy, James Finlayson, Billy Gilbert, Charles Gemora.
What is the rating of The Chimp?
The Chimp has a rating of 6.5 out of 10 based on 46 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (1)
Comedy