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The Smallest Show on Earth
The Smallest Show on Earth

6.6

The Smallest Show on Earth

NR·1957·83m

Summary

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.

Crew

Director

Basil Dearden

Screenplay

William Rose

Screenplay

John Eldridge

Reviews

barrymost

barrymost

October 16, 2019

7

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:

$0.00

Revenue:

$0.00

Keywords

eccentric
inheritance
projectionist
run down building