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The Greatest Show on Earth (DVD, 2004)

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Experience the magic of the circus with "The Greatest Show on Earth" on DVD. This 1952 film, directed by Cecil B. Demille, stars Charlton Heston and Betty Hutton and tells the story of the performers and crew behind the scenes of a traveling circus. This DVD includes full-screen format and subtitles for an even more immersive viewing experience. The film has a rating of NR and was released in 2004 by Paramount Pictures. It is a standard edition DVD in English language with region code DVD: 1 (US, Canada...). This DVD is a must-have for drama and circus lovers alike. If interested in multiple items, send a message and I can combine shipping or create custom listings!

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THE GREATEST SHOW ON EARTH is a dazzling, only-by-DeMille spectacle of life behind the scenes with Ringling Bros.-Barnum and Bailey Circus, the best three-ring circus in the land. The great showman Cecil B. DeMille produced and directed this splashy, colorful look at life under the big top. Charlton Heston stars as Brad Braden, the beloved circus manager who runs a tight ship with integrity and a big heart. In an effort to bring in enough money to guarantee a full tour, Brad hires the Great Sebastian (Cornel Wilde), a daredevil trapeze star, to replace his girlfriend, Holly (Betty Hutton), a beautiful and talented trapeze artist who had been promised the coveted center-ring spot. Sebastian, a suave ladies' man, instantly takes a liking to Holly despite their jealous rivalry. Holly and Sebastian carry on their feud high in the air, with an audience watching, performing a dangerous show of one-upmanship. While the two duel in the air, sparks fly on the ground, and Brad is too busy running the grand show to notice. This gutsy star-studded spectacle was produced in cooperation with Ringling Bros.-Barnum and Bailey circus and filmed in a semidocumentary style, with frequent cuts from the full-scale grandiose circus acts and larger-than-life costumes by the legendary Edith Head to real footage of the daily life on the road for the full-scale traveling operation. Jimmy Stewart costars in a gem of a role, as Buttons the clown, who is hiding from a mysterious past. This cavalcade of jaw-dropping visual splendor, complete with lions, elephants, and an action-packed train wreck of a finale, is DeMille at his grandiose best. Look for many small guest appearances from circus stars and celebrities, including Bing Crosby and Bob Hope.

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0097360661743
eBay Product ID (ePID)
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Product Key Features

Actor
Charlton Heston, Betty Hutton
Director
Cecil Blount Demille, Cecil B. Demille
Rating
NR
Format
DVD
Release Year
2004
Movie/TV Title
Greatest Show on Earth
Genre
Drama

Additional Product Features

Region Code
Region 1
Number of Discs
1
Country/Region of Manufacture
USA
LeafCats
617
Film Country
USA
Signal Standard
Dvd
Leading Role
Charlton Heston, Betty Hutton
Release Date
20040406

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5 out of 5 stars
by pV9d0XtyTXW@Del...Apr 02, 2007
The Greatest Show on Earth DVD
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
5 out of 5 stars
by carolyn8561Jun 19, 2017
Great movie with something for everyone
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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5 out of 5 stars
by arlenfairchil-0Feb 05, 2018
After 170 Year's
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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5 out of 5 stars
by harleylane1985Jun 28, 2017
SPECTACULAR, BEAUTIFUL COLOR!
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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5 out of 5 stars
by cut2clearApr 02, 2019
Great Show to watch on DVD!!!
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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