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Merry Andrew
Merry Andrew

Merry Andrew

The happiest show in town!

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When eccentric English teacher Andrew Larabee needs a raise in order for his fiancée to marry him, his interest in archaeology leads him to an ancient statue's burial site. But when he finds a traveling circus directly above the statue's location, he accidentally becomes part of the act. With a newfound passion for performance and an attraction to the beautiful acrobat Selena, Andrew must decide what is truly important to him.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

103 mins

Rating

6/10

Release Date

20 March 1958

Country

United States of America

Cast

Danny Kaye

Danny Kaye

Andrew Larabee

Pier Angeli

Pier Angeli

Selena Gallini

Salvatore Baccaloni

Salvatore Baccaloni

Antonio Gallini

Noel Purcell

Noel Purcell

Matthew Larabee

Robert Coote

Robert Coote

Dudley Larabee

Patricia Cutts

Patricia Cutts

Letitia Fairchild

Rex Evans

Rex Evans

Gregory Larabee

Walter Kingsford

Walter Kingsford

Mr. Fairchild

Peter Mamakos

Peter Mamakos

Vittorio Gallini

Tommy Rall

Tommy Rall

Giacomo Gallini

Rhys Williams

Rhys Williams

Constable

Bess Flowers

Bess Flowers

Wedding Guest

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