Classic Movies at the Opera House: The Greatest Show on Earth (1952)
A manager struggling to keep his circus afloat during post-war hard times hires a famous aerialist to attract crowds.
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The Greatest Show on Earth (1952) – filmed in Sarasota & premiered at the Sarasota Opera House An epic circus drama following a manager struggling to keep his show afloat during postwar hard times as rivalry, romance, and spectacle collide under the big top. Winner of the Academy Award for Best Picture, the film was directed by Cecil B. DeMille and stars Betty Hutton, Cornel Wilde, Charlton Heston, James Stewart, and Dorothy Lamour. Running time: 2 hours, 33 minutes.
