Life Is a Circus, Charlie Brown to the entrance of the big top with his tongue hanging out and his pupils shaped like hearts, then stops. Polly, the dog's trainer, sees Snoopy and pulls him inside. The next day, Peppermint Patty calls Charlie Brown to tell him her school gave all students the day off to see the circus. Charlie Brown tells her that his school will be closed as well, and they decide to attend the circus together. At the circus the children see Snoopy perform as part of a dog act. They all realize it is Snoopy and eventually relish his new career, despite
The Big Circus going to produce and direct for Columbia and intended to have parts for 40 stars, similar to how he made "The Story of Mankind". He wound up making the film for Allied Artists. Filming started in January 1959 at the MGM studios. Allen was interested in making "an exciting colourful show - something the public can't see on television." Filming took place in early 1959. Famed circus performer Barbette served on the film as a consultant. The Big Circus The Big Circus is a 1959 film starring Victor Mature as a circus owner struggling with financial trouble and a murderous