

Information
Release DateFebruary 16, 1952
Runtime2h 32m
StatusReleased
Budget$4M
Revenue$36M
ProductionParamount Pictures
LanguagesEnglish, Russian
6.3
257 votesPopularity2
The Greatest Show on Earth
"The Heartbeat Story of Circus People, Filmed with the Cooperation of Ringling Bros. - Barnum and Bailey Circus!"
Synopsis
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.
Cast & Crew
Director

Featured Cast

Betty Hutton
Holly

Cornel Wilde
The Great Sebastian

Charlton Heston
Brad Braden

Dorothy Lamour
Phyllis

Gloria Grahame
Angel