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The Greatest Show on Earth is a 1952 American drama film produced and directed by Cecil B. DeMille, shot in Technicolor and released by Paramount Pictures. Set in the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus, the film stars Betty Hutton and Cornel Wilde as trapeze artists competing for the center ring and Charlton Heston as the circus manager. James Stewart also stars as a mysterious clown who never removes his makeup, and Dorothy Lamour and Gloria Grahame also play supporting roles.

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1952 · 2h 32m · Drama · Romance

TMDB 6.4/10 (285 votes)

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.

Directed by Cecil B. DeMille

Box office $36M worldwide

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Cast & crew

Cecil B. DeMilleDirector

Betty Huttonas Holly

Cornel Wildeas The Great Sebastian

Charlton Hestonas Brad Braden

Dorothy Lamouras Phyllis

Gloria Grahameas Angel

James Stewartas Buttons

Henry Wilcoxonas Agent Gregory

Lyle Bettgeras Klaus

Lawrence Tierneyas Mr. Henderson

Emmett Kellyas Emmett Kelly CCucciolaas Cucciola AAntoinette Concelloas Antoinette Concello

John Ringling Northas John Ringling North TTuffy Gendersas Tuffy Genders