Review of The Greatest Show on Earth (1952) by I'm El Capitano! A — 21 Nov 2007

I love this movie! It is never boring! Poor Buttons!!! I love ya, Jimbo!

This review of The Greatest Show on Earth (1952) was written by I'm El Capitano! A on 21 Nov 2007.

The Greatest Show on Earth has generally received positive reviews.

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