The Greatest Show on Earth poster
Rating
6.3/10 (259 votes)
Popularity2
Runtime2h 32m
Release DateFebruary 16, 1952
Budget$4,000,000
Revenue$36,000,000

The Greatest Show on Earth

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

Overview

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.

Production

Paramount Pictures(US)

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Spoken Languages

English, Russian

Age Rating

All Ages

Key Crew

DirectorCecil B. DeMille
ScreenplayFredric M. Frank
ScreenplayTheodore St. John
Director of PhotographyGeorge Barnes
ProducerCecil B. DeMille
ScreenplayBarré Lyndon

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The Greatest Show on Earth (1952) Trailer

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