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'''''The Circus of Doctor Lao''''' is a novella written by newspaperman Charles G. Finney. Published in 1935, it tells the story of a rather unusual circus coming to the town of Abalone, Arizona.
'''''The Circus of Doctor Lao''''' is a novella written by newspaperman Charles G. Finney. Published in 1935, it tells the story of a rather unusual circus coming to the town of Abalone, Arizona.


It was loosely adapted into a [[The Film of the Book|film]], ''[[Seven Faces of Dr. Lao|7 Faces of Dr. Lao]]'', in 1964, with Tony Randall starring as the eponymous doctor.
It was loosely adapted into a [[The Film of the Book|film]], ''[[7 Faces of Dr. Lao]]'', in 1964, with Tony Randall starring as the eponymous doctor.
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=== This novel provides examples of: ===
* [[Abhorrent Admirer]]: A sympathetic example; Mrs. Cassin is an older woman whose husband {{spoiler|simply left her}}. Since she lost her looks and charm a long time ago, she has no luck in attracting men.
* [[Abhorrent Admirer]]: A sympathetic example; Mrs. Cassin is an older woman whose husband {{spoiler|simply left her}}. Since she lost her looks and charm a long time ago, she has no luck in attracting men.
* [[Blind Seer]]: Apollonius of Tyana
* [[Blind Seer]]: Apollonius of Tyana
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* [[Crappy Carnival]]: Many think Dr. Lao's circus is one of these, especially with that crazy ad in the newspaper, and the less-than-impressive parade through town.
* [[Crappy Carnival]]: Many think Dr. Lao's circus is one of these, especially with that crazy ad in the newspaper, and the less-than-impressive parade through town.
* [[Eccentric Townsfolk]]: The fine folk of Abalone, Arizona.
* [[Eccentric Townsfolk]]: The fine folk of Abalone, Arizona.
* [[Film of the Book]]: ''[[Seven Faces of Dr. Lao|7 Faces Of Dr. Lao]]'', made in 1964.
* [[Film of the Book]]: ''[[7 Faces of Dr. Lao|7 Faces Of Dr. Lao]]'', made in 1964.
* [[Lampshade Hanging]]: The appendix includes a section listing several plot-questions the main story never bothers to answer.
* [[Lampshade Hanging]]: The appendix includes a section listing several plot-questions the main story never bothers to answer.
* [[Loads and Loads of Characters]]: Some of whom are introduced and disposed of in a single sentence.
* [[Loads and Loads of Characters]]: Some of whom are introduced and disposed of in a single sentence.
* [[Medusa]]: One of the exhibits.
* [[Medusa]]: One of the exhibits.
* [[Mythical Motifs]]: Many of the characters are mythical creatures.
* [[Mythical Motifs]]: Many of the characters are mythical creatures.
* [[Mysterious Middle Initial]]: A lot of people in town seem to have "R".
* [[Mysterious Middle Initial]]: A lot of people in town seem to have "R".
* [[Not That Kind of Doctor]]: Like you had to ask.
* [[Not That Kind of Doctor]]: Like you had to ask.
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Latest revision as of 23:31, 3 May 2018

The Circus of Doctor Lao is a novella written by newspaperman Charles G. Finney. Published in 1935, it tells the story of a rather unusual circus coming to the town of Abalone, Arizona.

It was loosely adapted into a film, 7 Faces of Dr. Lao, in 1964, with Tony Randall starring as the eponymous doctor.

Tropes used in The Circus of Doctor Lao include:
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