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The Greatest Show on Earth

on BBC Two England

The feature film starring
With a massive three-ring circus about to start a nationwide tour, tensions under the big top are running high ...
Cecil B. DeMille 's spectacular production, with its exciting climax, is the most famous circus film of all time, combining thrills and comedy with a cleverly interwoven story enacted by an all-star cast.
Screenplay by FREDERIC M FRANK Produced and directed by CECIL B DEMILLE

Contributors

Unknown:
Cecil B. Demille
Unknown:
Frederic M Frank
Directed By:
Cecil B Demille
Buttons:
James Stewart
Brad:
Charlton Heston
Holly:
Betty Hutton
Phyllis:
Dorothy Lamour
Sebastian:
Cornel Wilde
Angel:
Gloria Grahame
FBI man:
Henry Wilcoxon
Klaus:
Lyle Bettger
Henderson:
Lawrence Tierney

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