Review of The Greatest Show on Earth (1952) by John Y — 20 Nov 2009

Good 50's film, but how it EVER won the Oscar for Best Picture, I'll never know.

This review of The Greatest Show on Earth (1952) was written by John Y on 20 Nov 2009.

The Greatest Show on Earth has generally received positive reviews.

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