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This is one of the movies I can watch over and over again. It has some of the greatest actors of all times in it along with the actual Barnum & Bailey Circus acts. It is a heart warming and exciting, love story, adventure movie, with Betty Hutton competing against Cornel Wilde for the center stage as the top trapeeze star. Charleton Heston stars as the tough circus boss who trys anything to keep the circus profitable enough to the circus out for a full season. Jimmy Stewart plays an on the run doctor, wanted for mercy killing of his dying wife, as a clown in the circus. There are several subplots during the movie which brings it to a suprising dramatic climax. This is the first time that I have been able to find the movie on DVD and I bought it as soon as I found it. I am 63 years old and have a passion for older movies, and have found a number of them on e-bay, including some that are not available elsewhere ie; Walt Disney's first ever classic combining live action and animation, "Song of the South", which had to come from England and be converted PAL format to NTSC format. If you are looking for a movie you can't find anywhere, try e-bay. Most likely someone out there has it for sale.Read full review
I saw this many years ago in the theater, and now that I have the dvd find it is just as good as ever. Charlton Heston and Betty Hutton are great in their roles, as well as everyone else: Jimmy Stewart, Gloria Graham, etc. Then there is the circus itself: the elephants, clowns, acrobats, parades, etc. There is mystery, romance, suspense, crime and a train wreck. Even the circus audiences are great. I highly recommend this movie, especially now that Barnum & Bailey/Ringling brothers has closed forever.
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The Circus has Closed the Big Top ...IF You Ever Want TO See the Circus Again. You can revisit this timeless and golden time, if you were able to attend one you remember it for life or if you know someone who has never been, this dvd is for you since they are closed forever the only way to enjoy is on dvd. Modern replacement is all the theme parks. The Greatest Show on Earth has big stars as James ( Jimmy ) Stewart; the performances are great, the story line is about the circus and the performers, great costumes. Engaging and Entertaining...
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I Love the Circus Broke my Heart when it was Shut down. Perfect Color, Package is perfect. I like that you Enclosed a Shipping label. My DVD was Stolen 5 yrs ago. This is a Great Value. It's actually 100 Stars. Watching it right now. My parents took me to the Circus. So much Fun! Thank you! God Bless! I Love it!
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Always wanted to go to the circus when I was younger. Never did. Someone told me to get this movie on a DVD and watch it. Extremely entertaining with a huge amount of background insights that unless you were there, you may know nothing about. The Greatest Show on Earth is very much a movie anyone can enjoy. I did and I was glad I took the time to view it!
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