The Smallest Show On Earth
by Basil Dearden
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DVD Cover Information
Actor: Francis de Wolff, Sam Kydd, Sidney James, Stringer Davis, Virginia McKennaDirector: Basil Dearden
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language)
Format: Black & White, DVD, NTSC
Picture Format: 1.33:1
Running Time: 80 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2002-02-02
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Studio: Miracle Pictures
Movie Reviews of The Smallest Show On Earth
Movie Review: A Hidden Treasure of Good Comedy
Summary: 5 Stars
If you like a good humorous movie that doesn't have to come out and beg you to laugh, this is difinitely what our good "chaps" across the sea are so good at doing. This 80 minute B&W DVD is a keeper.
Take the simple plot of an unexpected intheritance by a young couple
that happens to be the disappointing old run down Bijous Cinema known as the "flea trap" that has seen better days and the newer nearby modern Grande is now the place to watch the movies. What happens from here on is where the story moves on its way as they decide to re-open the old cinema.
With just a mention of two of the main characters namely, as usual
at her best, Margaret Rutherford playing the part of the ticket taker, bookkeeper and previous piano player for the old silent films
gives a priceless performance. Peter Sellers made up to be an older simple minded character for the role as projectionist using the unpredictable out-dated equipment, and what possibly could go wrong
usually does, plays the role to perfection. The remainder of the cast
does a very pleasing job.
The movie runs smoothly from scene to scene without the waste of a
minute to keep you well entertained. The chemistry of the cast, plus
the writing and directing jobs so well done, make this movie guarenteed to keep your attention and definitely tickle your funny bone.
John J. Mecca
Summary of The Smallest Show On Earth
From back cover - Some great laugh-out-loud scenes make this a great film. The delightful story revolves around a couple that inherits a broken down movie theater-the Bijou, and attempts to make a go of it. But once the struggling couple are forced to renovate and operate it, they learn some uproarius lessons about life, love, big business and the enduing magic of the movies.Similar DVD Movies
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