Review of The Greatest Show on Earth (1952) by Ashley T — 04 Jun 2008

One of my favorite movies of all time! It's a perfect movie to watch over and over again. I never get tired of it!

This review of The Greatest Show on Earth (1952) was written by Ashley T on 04 Jun 2008.

The Greatest Show on Earth has generally received positive reviews.

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