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The Greatest Show on Earth

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on BBC Two England

Cecil B DeMille's epic drama begins a season of films in tribute to James Stewart who died earlier this year. Also starring Charlton Heston

With a massive three-ring circus about to start a nationwide tour, tensions under the big top are running high.
(1952, U)
(The season of James Stewart films continues with Harvey tomorrow at 1pm)
See Films: pages 43-76 ****

Contributors

Director:
Cecil B Demille
Brad:
Charlton Heston
Buttons, a clown:
James Stewart
Holly:
Betty Hutton
Phyllis:
Dorothy Lamour
Sebastian:
Cornel Wilde
Angel:
Gloria Grahame
Henderson:
Lawrence Tierney
Source: Radio Times

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