The Greatest Show on Earth
The Greatest Show on Earth

Information

Release DateFebruary 16, 1952
Runtime2h 32m
StatusReleased
Budget$4M
Revenue$36M
ProductionParamount Pictures
LanguagesEnglish, Russian
6.3
257 votes
Popularity2

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

Cecil B. DeMille
Cecil B. DeMille

Featured Cast

Betty Hutton

Betty Hutton

Holly

Cornel Wilde

Cornel Wilde

The Great Sebastian

Charlton Heston

Charlton Heston

Brad Braden

Dorothy Lamour

Dorothy Lamour

Phyllis

Gloria Grahame

Gloria Grahame

Angel

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