The Greatest Show on Earth (1952)

"The Heartbeat Story of Circus People, Filmed with the Cooperation of Ringling Bros. - Barnum and Bailey Circus!"
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Audience Score
63
The Greatest Show on Earth
StarringBetty HuttonCornel WildeCharlton Heston
DirectorCecil B. DeMille
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NR 2 hr 32 minFeb 21st, 1952Drama, Romance
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Plot
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.

Movie Details

Theatrical Release:February 21st, 1952
On DVD & Blu-ray:April 6th, 2004 - Buy DVD
Movie Budget:$4,000,000
Movie Box Office Gross:$36,000,000 (Worldwide)
Original Language:English
Production Companies:Paramount Pictures
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