Delivers the goods for what it is — a big traditional circus flick
...The Greatest Show on Earth
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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The Greatest Show on Earth
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Feb 16, 1952
Runtime
2h 32m
Genres
Drama, Romance
User Score
63%
Original Title
The Greatest Show on Earth
Production Companies
Paramount Pictures
Director
Cecil B. DeMille
Budget
$4,000,000
Revenue
$36,000,000
Description
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.