The Greatest Show on Earth(1952)
The Heartbeat Story of Circus People, Filmed with the Cooperation of Ringling Bros. - Barnum and Bailey Circus!
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.
Movie: The Greatest Show on Earth
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Holly
The Great Sebastian
Brad Braden
Phyllis
Angel
Buttons
FBI Agent Gregory
Klaus
Mr. Henderson
Himself
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