
The Greatest Show on Earth
The Greatest Show on Earth
Release: 1952-02-16·Runtime: 152m·★ 6.3
DramaRomance
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 Countries
United States of America
Production Companies
Paramount Pictures
Trailers & Videos
Cast
Eric Aldenas Canvas Man (uncredited)
Daisy Earlesas Midget
Angelo Rossittoas Dwarf
Cornel Wildeas The Great Sebastian
Henry Wilcoxonas FBI Agent Gregory
Lawrence Tierneyas Mr. Henderson
Cecil B. DeMilleas Narrator (voice) (uncredited)
Charlton Hestonas Brad Braden
Julia Fayeas Birdie
John Ringling Northas Himself
Bing Crosbyas Spectator (uncredited)
Kathleen Freemanas Spectator (uncredited)
William Boydas Hopalong Cassidy (uncredited)
Oliver Blakeas Spectator (uncredited)
Lane Chandleras Dave (uncredited)
Gloria Grahameas Angel
James Stewartas Buttons
Dorothy Adamsas Sam's Wife (uncredited)
Bob Hopeas Spectator (uncredited)
Lee Aakeras Little Boy Spectator (uncredited)
Erville Aldersonas Spectator (uncredited)
Franklyn Farnumas Spectator (uncredited)
Lyle Bettgeras Klaus
Frank Wilcoxas Doctor
Beverly Washburnas Little Girl Spectator (uncredited)
Nancy Gatesas Spectator
Betty Huttonas Holly
Dorothy Lamouras Phyllis
John Ridgelyas Assistant Manager
Noel Neillas Noel (uncredited)
Mona Freemanas Spectator (uncredited)
Emmett Kellyas Himself
John Kelloggas Harry
Lillian Albertsonas Buttons' mother
Davison Clarkas Sam, game customer
Arthur Q. Bryanas Ice-Cream Eating Spectator
Milton Kibbeeas Picked-pocket Customer
Edmond O'Brienas Midway Barker at End (uncredited)
Syd Sayloras Circus Barker (uncredited)
Bess Flowersas Spectator (uncredited)
Bob Crosbyas SpectatorCrew
" />Wally WestmoreMakeup Supervisor
" />Cecil B. DeMilleDirector, Producer
" />Edith HeadCostume Design
" />Sam ComerSet Decoration
" />Polly BursonStunts
" />Victor YoungOriginal Music Composer
" />Dorothy JeakinsCostume Design
" />John Ringling NorthTechnical Advisor
" />Henry WilcoxonAssociate Producer
" />Anne BauchensEditor