The Greatest Show on Earth (1952) — Perfery

(1952)Directed by Cecil B. DeMille152 minDrama, Romance

“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.

Betty Huttonas Holly

Cornel Wildeas The Great Sebastian

Charlton Hestonas Brad Braden

Dorothy Lamouras Phyllis

Gloria Grahameas Angel

James Stewartas Buttons

Henry Wilcoxonas Agent Gregory

Lyle Bettgeras Klaus

Lawrence Tierneyas Mr. Henderson

Emmett Kellyas Emmett Kelly

Cucciolaas Cucciola

Antoinette Concelloas Antoinette Concello

John Ringling Northas John Ringling North

Tuffy Gendersas Tuffy Genders

John Kelloggas Harry

John Ridgelyas Assistant Manager

Frank Wilcoxas Doctor

RC Robert Carsonas The Ringmaster

Lillian Albertsonas Buttons' Mother

Julia Fayeas Birdie

Cecil B. DeMilleas Narrator (voice) (uncredited)

Lou Jacobsas Clown (uncredited)

Brad Jacksonas Ringside Reporter (uncredited)

Milton Kibbeeas Picked-pocket Customer (uncredited)