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