The Greatest Show on Earth
📖 Synopsis
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.
🎥 Production Details
- Tagline
- “The Heartbeat Story of Circus People, Filmed with the Cooperation of Ringling Bros. - Barnum and Bailey Circus!”
- Release Status
- Released
- Genres
- Drama, Romance
- Director
- Cecil B. DeMille
- Original Language
- EN
🎭 Cast
Betty HuttonHolly
Cornel WildeThe Great Sebastian
Charlton HestonBrad Braden
Dorothy LamourPhyllis
Gloria GrahameAngel
James StewartButtons
Henry WilcoxonFBI Agent Gregory
Lyle BettgerKlaus
Lawrence TierneyMr. Henderson
Emmett KellyHimself🎬 Similar Movies
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
- 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.
- Who directed The Greatest Show on Earth?
- The Greatest Show on Earth was directed by Cecil B. DeMille.
- When was The Greatest Show on Earth released?
- The Greatest Show on Earth was released on February 16, 1952.
- How long is The Greatest Show on Earth?
- The Greatest Show on Earth has a runtime of 2h 32m.
- Where can I track The Greatest Show on Earth?
- You can track The Greatest Show on Earth on Matinee — the free movie and TV show tracker app for iOS. Log it, rate it, and share your thoughts with friends.












