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The Smallest Show on Earth

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6.6/10 • 31

1957-04-091h 23m

Comedy

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.

Directors
Basil Dearden

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  1. Virginia McKenna

    Virginia McKenna

    Jean Spenser

  2. Bill Travers

    Bill Travers

    Matt Spenser

  3. Margaret Rutherford

    Margaret Rutherford

    Mrs. Fazackalee

  4. Peter Sellers

    Peter Sellers

    Percy Quill

  5. Bernard Miles

    Bernard Miles

    Old Tom

  6. Francis de Wolff

    Francis de Wolff

    Albert Hardcastle

  7. Leslie Phillips

    Leslie Phillips

    Robin Carter

  8. June Cunningham

    June Cunningham

    Marlene Hogg

  9. Sid James

    Sid James

    Mr. Hogg

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barrymost

Oct 16, 2019

7/10

What if you were informed that you've just inherited your late uncle's "fortune" and then you found out that this "fortune" was, in reality, just an old, dilapidated, little movie theater? I'm assuming you'd be none too happy. Well, neither were Matt and Jean Spenser in this enjoyable little comedic romp. But they learn to make the most of the cinema, as well as the delightful assortment of oddball characters that go with it. Peter Sellers has an interesting turn here as the wacky, behind-the-scenes projectionist, and the whole thing is indeed very amusing. There's an abundance of unique and entertaining performances in this British-made little oddity that's a sort of tongue-in-cheek tribute to silent films. Would I recommend? Yes. A minor comedy that makes for pleasant viewing.

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Status
Released
Original Language
English
Budget
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Keywords
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