Goliath — At the Circus Character Profile

About Goliath

The circus strongman who acts as Carter's accomplice. He assaults Jeff to steal the hidden cash, initiating the central theft that drives the plot.

Character Facts

Played by

Nat Pendleton

Appears in

At the Circus (1939)

Role

Supporting

Relationships (2)

• Goliath — Power Employer — John Carter (James Burke)

  Hierarchical control where Carter directs Goliath's violent actions.

• Goliath — Conflict Assailant — Jeff Wilson (Kenny Baker)

  Direct physical aggression initiated by Goliath on Carter's orders.

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• Julie Randall (Florence Rice)
• Peerless Pauline (Eve Arden)
• Whitcomb (Barnett Parker)
• Telegraph Clerk (uncredited) (Irving Bacon)
• Redcap (uncredited) (Willie Best)
• Singer / Dancer - 'Swingali' (uncredited) (Dudley Dickerson)
• Telegrapher (uncredited) (Frank Darien)