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The Smallest Show on Earth( 1957)

TV-MAComedy
66%
User
Score

The Funniest Show on Earth!

Overview

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.

    Top Billed Cast

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      Virginia McKenna

      Jean Spenser

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      Bill Travers

      Matt Spenser

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      Margaret Rutherford

      Mrs. Fazackalee

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      Peter Sellers

      Percy Quill

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      Bernard Miles

      Old Tom

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      Francis de Wolff

      Albert Hardcastle

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      Leslie Phillips

      Robin Carter

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      June Cunningham

      Marlene Hogg

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      Sid James

      Mr. Hogg

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      George Cross

      Commissionaire

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      George Cormack

      Bell

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      Stringer Davis

      Emmett

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      Michael Corcoran

      Taxi Driver

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      Liz Fraser

      Girl in Cinema (uncredited)

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      Peter Copley

      Actor in The Mystery of Hell Valley (uncredited)

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      Mario Fabrizi

      Actor in The Mystery of Hell Valley (uncredited)

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      Frazer Hines

      Cast Member uncredited)

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      Billy Lawrence

      Cast Member (uncredited)

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    A review by barrymost

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    Written by barrymost on Wed Oct 16 2019
    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 a...

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    Facts

    Status

    Released

    Original Language

    English

    Budget

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    Revenue

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    Keywords

    • eccentric
    • inheritance
    • projectionist
    • run down building