Review of The Greatest Show on Earth (1952) by Lisa M — 26 Aug 2017

Back when people weren't scared of clowns...

This review of The Greatest Show on Earth (1952) was written by Lisa M on 26 Aug 2017.

The Greatest Show on Earth has generally received positive reviews.

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By David J (1,942) on 31 Jan 2016

Yeah so the graphics of course are dated and the propaganda is obvious at parts but everything else I really liked. Its a good family movie…

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It is melodrama, but it is also entertaining. My choice for best picture that year would have been High Noon…

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