The Greatest Show on Earth
Overview
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.
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Won 2 Oscars. 13 wins & 5 nominations total
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"The Heartbeat Story of Circus People, Filmed with the Cooperation of Ringling Bros. - Barnum and Bailey Circus!"
Status
Released
Original Language
en
Budget
$4,000,000
Revenue
$36,000,000
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Cecil B. DeMille
Director
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Theodore St. John
Screenplay
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Fredric M. Frank
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Frank Cavett
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Cecil B. DeMille
Producer
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Barré Lyndon
Screenplay
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George Barnes
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Fredric M. Frank
Story
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Theodore St. John
Story
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Victor Young
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