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The Greatest Show on Earth (1952): Where to Watch, Cast & Facts

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The Greatest Show on Earth (1952) — an evergreen reference for this movie: the essentials, the cast, where to watch and what to watch next. The Heartbeat Story of Circus People, Filmed with the Cooperation of Ringling Bros. - Barnum and Bailey Circus!

Where to watch

TMDB's U.S. watch-provider data lists fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, MGM Plus, Philo. Availability changes by country and date, so check your streaming app before watching.

Cast

Betty Hutton as Holly; Cornel Wilde as The Great Sebastian; Charlton Heston as Brad Braden; Dorothy Lamour as Phyllis; Gloria Grahame as Angel; James Stewart as Buttons; Henry Wilcoxon as Agent Gregory; Lyle Bettger as Klaus

About The Greatest Show on Earth

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.

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Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Greatest Show on Earth?

TMDB's U.S. watch-provider data lists fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, MGM Plus, Philo. Availability changes by country and date, so check your streaming app before watching.

Who is in the cast of The Greatest Show on Earth?

Betty Hutton as Holly; Cornel Wilde as The Great Sebastian; Charlton Heston as Brad Braden; Dorothy Lamour as Phyllis; Gloria Grahame as Angel; James Stewart as Buttons; Henry Wilcoxon as Agent Gregory; Lyle Bettger as Klaus

Is this The Greatest Show on Earth guide official?

No. It uses TMDB data as a reference and is not endorsed or certified by TMDB.

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