The Greatest Show on Earth

Year		Run Time
1952		149 min.

Countries		MPAA Rating
USA

Category		Color Type
Feature		Color

Cecil B. DeMille

V    20838

Plot Synopsis	by Stephen Thomas Erlewine
Cecil B. DeMille's The Greatest Show on Earth is a lavish tribute to circuses, featuring three intertwining plotlines concerning romance and rivalry beneath the big top. DeMille's film includes spectacular action sequences, including a show-stopping train wreck. The Greatest Show on Earth won Academy Awards for Best Picture and Best Story.

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