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One sheet movie poster, The Greatest Show on Earth
is a 1952 American drama film produced and directed by Cecil B. DeMille. The movie is a lavish tribute to circuses and was filmed in Technicolor. It won the Academy Award for Best Picture.
Film Details
Synopsis: The story follows the dramatic lives of circus people, including a circus manager, trapeze artists, and a mysterious clown, against a background of circus spectacle. The film was made with the cooperation of the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus, with their 1951 troupe appearing in the film.
Main Cast: The film stars Betty Hutton, Cornel Wilde, Charlton Heston, Dorothy Lamour, and Gloria Grahame. James Stewart also stars as a clown who never takes off his makeup.
Accolades: The film was nominated for five Academy Awards and won two, including Best Picture and Best Story. |
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