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Doin' Time
Duke Jarrett is sent to jail at the John Dillinger prison. However, the prison looks more like a zoo, more or less ruled by the prisoners themselves.
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Plot Summary
A retired circus clown, who is also a millionaire, decides to return to his roots by staging a grand circus. He hires a ragtag group of performers, including an aging burlesque dancer and a struggling musician. Their efforts to put on a show are met with comedic mishaps and eccentric personalities clashing.
Critical Reception
Doin' Time was poorly received by critics and audiences alike, often cited as a low-quality comedy with a weak script and uninspired performances. It is largely forgotten and rarely discussed in film circles.
What Reviewers Say
Lacks any genuine humor or compelling narrative.
Suffers from a bizarre and nonsensical plot.
Features a cast that seems out of their depth.
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Fun Fact
The film is notable for featuring an unusually large number of B-list celebrities and personalities from various eras of entertainment, none of whom were able to salvage the film's critical standing.
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