Movie: The Real Tom Thumb: History's Smallest Superstar

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Michael Grade
Michael Grade

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Mat Fraser
Mat Fraser

Himself

David Funes
David Funes

Himself

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    Michael Grade reveals the story of General Tom Thumb, the world's first global show business celebrity who went from humble beginnings in America to international superstardom.

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    2014-11-25

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