
The Greatest Show on Earth
The Greatest Show on Earth
Release: 1952-02-16·Runtime: 152m·★ 6.4
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
Dorothy Lamouras Phyllis
Emmett Kellyas Himself
Milton Kibbeeas Picked-pocket Customer
Mona Freemanas Spectator (uncredited)
Oliver Blakeas Spectator (uncredited)
Lane Chandleras Dave (uncredited)
Gloria Grahameas Angel
John Ringling Northas Himself
Frank Wilcoxas Doctor
Kathleen Freemanas Spectator (uncredited)
Beverly Washburnas Little Girl Spectator (uncredited)
Bob Hopeas Spectator (uncredited)
James Stewartas Buttons
Henry Wilcoxonas FBI Agent Gregory
Lawrence Tierneyas Mr. Henderson
Cecil B. DeMilleas Narrator (voice) (uncredited)
Davison Clarkas Sam, game customer
Erville Aldersonas Spectator (uncredited)
Edmond O'Brienas Midway Barker at End (uncredited)
Arthur Q. Bryanas Ice-Cream Eating Spectator
Bess Flowersas Spectator (uncredited)
Daisy Earlesas Midget
Angelo Rossittoas Dwarf
John Kelloggas Harry
Lillian Albertsonas Buttons' mother
Lee Aakeras Little Boy Spectator (uncredited)
Betty Huttonas Holly
Lyle Bettgeras Klaus
Julia Fayeas Birdie
Bing Crosbyas Spectator (uncredited)
John Ridgelyas Assistant Manager
Dorothy Adamsas Sam's Wife (uncredited)
Cornel Wildeas The Great Sebastian
Charlton Hestonas Brad Braden
William Boydas Hopalong Cassidy (uncredited)
Franklyn Farnumas Spectator (uncredited)
Bob Crosbyas Spectator
Eric Aldenas Canvas Man (uncredited)
Nancy Gatesas Spectator
Noel Neillas Noel (uncredited)
Syd Sayloras Circus Barker (uncredited)
Chuck Hamiltonas Ambulance Driver (uncredited)Crew
" />Anne BauchensEditor
" />Victor YoungOriginal Music Composer
" />Polly BursonStunts
" />Sam ComerSet Decoration
" />Henry WilcoxonAssociate Producer
" />Dorothy JeakinsCostume Design
" />Wally WestmoreMakeup Supervisor
" />Cecil B. DeMilleDirector, Producer
" />John Ringling NorthTechnical Advisor
" />Edith HeadCostume Design