The Smallest Show on Earth

The Smallest Show on Earth (1957)

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The Smallest Show on Earth is a gentle, frequently uproarious takeoff of Britain's neighborhood-cinema industry. Real-life husband and wife Bill Travers and Virginia McKenna star as Matt and Jean Spencer, a middle-class couple who inherit a decrepit movie house in a tiny railroad whistle stop. They… More

Unrated, 1 hr. 20 min.
Directed By
Basil Dearden
Genres
Drama, Classics, Comedy
In Theaters
Jan 1, 1957 Wide
On DVD
Jan 21, 2003

Critic Reviews

  • Amber Wilkinson, Eye for Film

    It's a madcap charming film, but don't expect anything extra here.

  • Amber Wilkinson, Eye for Film

    Very much an ensemble piece, it relies heavily on sight gags and cinema business.

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