Review of The Greatest Show on Earth (1952) by Dano S — 19 Apr 2010

I've never seen the circus but I absolutely love three of the actors in this!! Heston and Stewart are amazing!!

This review of The Greatest Show on Earth (1952) was written by Dano S on 19 Apr 2010.

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