The Greatest Show on Earth
1952 · 2h 32m · Drama, Romance · United States of America · Rated U (GB)
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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Cecil B. DeMille6.3Smart score
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circusclowntrapeze artisttraveling circus
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