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  • The Man on the Flying Trapeze (1954)
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    Short | 7 min | Animation, Short, Comedy
The Man on the Flying Trapeze (1954)
Approved
Short | 7 min | Animation, Short, Comedy
Sort of a cartoon version of "All About Eve" or people-using-people themes. It opens with a man singing the title song, accompanied by a pianist, a trumpeter and a trombonist. A flashback to the story of Fifi who leaves Waldo for Alonzo, ...See moreSort of a cartoon version of "All About Eve" or people-using-people themes. It opens with a man singing the title song, accompanied by a pianist, a trumpeter and a trombonist. A flashback to the story of Fifi who leaves Waldo for Alonzo, and then leaves Alonzo for the circus owner. Back in the present it is shown that all three men are the musicians and they are almost run down by a limousine, occupied by Fifi, now a stage star. Written by Les Adams See less
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Director
Ted Parmelee
Writers
Oscar Wilde (story) | Bill Scott (story adaptation) | Fred Grable (story adaptation)
Producer
John Hubley
Composer
Lou Maury
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Updated Apr 8, 1954
Release date
Apr 8, 1954 (United States)

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3 cast members
Name Known for
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Jack Mather
Wesley / Circus Ringmaster / Fifi's Dad (voice) Wesley / Circus Ringmaster / Fifi's Dad (voice)   See fewer
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Colleen Collins
Fifi / Mother (uncredited) Fifi / Mother (uncredited)   See fewer
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Bill Scott
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