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The Greatest Show on Earth

NR19522h 32mCecil B. DeMille
IMDb 6.5 · Rotten Tomatoes 50% · Metacritic 76

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"The Heartbeat Story of Circus People, Filmed with the Cooperation of Ringling Bros. - Barnum and Bailey Circus!"

To ensure a full profitable season, circus manager Brad Braden engages The Great Sebastian, though this moves his girlfriend Holly from her hard-won center trapeze spot. Holly and Sebastian begin a dangerous one-upmanship duel in the ring, while he pursues her on the ground.

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CircusClownTraveling CircusTrapeze Artist

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Greatest Show on Earth (1952) about?

To ensure a full profitable season, circus manager Brad Braden engages The Great Sebastian, though this moves his girlfriend Holly from her hard-won center trapeze spot. Holly and Sebastian begin a dangerous one-upmanship duel in the ring, while he pursues her on the ground.

Who stars in The Greatest Show on Earth?

The Greatest Show on Earth stars Betty Hutton (Holly), Cornel Wilde (The Great Sebastian), Charlton Heston (Brad Braden), Dorothy Lamour (Phyllis), Gloria Grahame (Angel). The film was directed by Cecil B. DeMille.

How long is The Greatest Show on Earth?

The Greatest Show on Earth has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 1952. It is rated NR.

Is The Greatest Show on Earth worth watching?

The Greatest Show on Earth holds an IMDb rating of 6.5/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 50. Fans of Drama, Romance are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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