The Greatest Show on Earth (1952)
The Greatest Show on Earth is a 1952 drama movie directed by Cecil B. DeMille, with a running time of 2h 32m. It stars Betty Hutton, Cornel Wilde and Charlton Heston.
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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What is The Greatest Show on Earth about?
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.
When was The Greatest Show on Earth released?
The Greatest Show on Earth was released on 16 February 1952.
How long is The Greatest Show on Earth?
The Greatest Show on Earth runs 2h 32m.
Who made The Greatest Show on Earth?
The Greatest Show on Earth was directed by Cecil B. DeMille.
Where can I watch The Greatest Show on Earth?
The Greatest Show on Earth is available on MGM Plus, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, YouTube TV and fuboTV.
Where to watch The Greatest Show on Earth
Stream: MGM Plus, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, YouTube TV, fuboTV
Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Cast
- Betty Hutton as Holly
- Cornel Wilde as The Great Sebastian
- Charlton Heston as Brad Braden
- Dorothy Lamour as Phyllis
- Gloria Grahame as Angel
- James Stewart as Buttons
- Henry Wilcoxon as Agent Gregory
- Lyle Bettger as Klaus
- Lawrence Tierney as Mr. Henderson
- Emmett Kelly as Emmett Kelly
- Cucciola as Cucciola
- Antoinette Concello as Antoinette Concello
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