The Smallest Show on Earth (1957)
The Funniest Show on Earth!
Jean and Bill are a married couple trying to scrape a living. Out of the blue they receive a telegram informing them Bill's long-lost uncle has died and left them his business—a cinema in the town of Sloughborough. Unfortunately they can't sell it for the fortune they hoped as they discover it is falling down and almost worthless.
Director: Basil Dearden
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 83 min
Release Date: April 9, 1957
Cast
- Virginia McKenna - Jean Spenser
- Bill Travers - Matt Spenser
- Margaret Rutherford - Mrs. Fazackalee
- Peter Sellers - Percy Quill
- Bernard Miles - Old Tom
- Francis de Wolff - Albert Hardcastle
- Leslie Phillips - Robin Carter
- June Cunningham - Marlene Hogg
- Sidney James - Mr. Hogg
- George Cross - Commissionaire
Screenplay
- John Eldridge (Screenplay)
- William Rose (Screenplay)
Music: William Alwyn
Cinematography: Douglas Slocombe
Editing: Oswald Hafenrichter
Production: Hallmark Productions
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Eccentric Neighbor and Hilarious Chaos
Keywords
eccentric, inheritance, black and white, projectionist, run down building
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Smallest Show on Earth about?
- Jean and Bill are a married couple trying to scrape a living. Out of the blue they receive a telegram informing them Bill's long-lost uncle has died and left them his business—a cinema in the town of Sloughborough. Unfortunately they can't sell it for the fortune they hoped as they discover it is falling down and almost worthless.
- Who directed The Smallest Show on Earth?
- The Smallest Show on Earth was directed by Basil Dearden.
- Who stars in The Smallest Show on Earth?
- The Smallest Show on Earth stars Virginia McKenna, Bill Travers, Margaret Rutherford, Peter Sellers, Bernard Miles, Francis de Wolff.
- How long is The Smallest Show on Earth?
- The Smallest Show on Earth has a runtime of 1h 23m (83 minutes).
- What genre is The Smallest Show on Earth?
- The Smallest Show on Earth is a Comedy film.
- Where was The Smallest Show on Earth produced?
- The Smallest Show on Earth was produced in United Kingdom.
- What are the themes of The Smallest Show on Earth?
- The themes of The Smallest Show on Earth include: Eccentric Neighbor and Hilarious Chaos.