The Greatest Show on Earth 1952

As curtains open on the most thrilling spectacle under the big top, a dazzling world of wonder unfolds, revealing the fiery passion and drama that drives the Ringling Bros.-Barnum and Bailey Circus. Love, jealousy, and adventure collide in this spectacular tale of romance and family behind the greatest show on Earth.

As curtains open on the most thrilling spectacle under the big top, a dazzling world of wonder unfolds, revealing the fiery passion and drama that drives the Ringling Bros.-Barnum and Bailey Circus. Love, jealousy, and adventure collide in this spectacular tale of romance and family behind the greatest show on Earth.

Does The Greatest Show on Earth have end credit scenes?

No!

The Greatest Show on Earth does not have end credit scenes.

Actors

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Metacritic

76

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TMDB

63

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Discover the awards and nominations received by The Greatest Show on Earth. Explore the history of The Greatest Show on Earth and its cast and crew.


The 25th Academy Awards 1953

Nomination

Costume Design (Color)

Nomination

Directing

Cecil B. DeMille
Nomination

Film Editing

Win

Best Motion Picture

Win

Writing (Motion Picture Story)

10th Golden Globe Awards 1953

Win

Best Motion Picture – Drama

Win

Best Direction – Motion Picture

Cecil B. DeMille
Win

Cinematography – Color

5th Directors Guild of America Awards 1952

Nomination

Feature Film

Cecil B. DeMille

Keywords

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