The Smallest Show on Earth
The Funniest Show on Earth!
1957 · 1h 23m · Approved
Comedy
Directed by
Basil Dearden
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The Smallest Show on Earth
Overview
Jean and Matt Spenser are trying to scrape a living. Out of the blue, they receive a telegram informing them Matt'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.
Director and cast
- Basil Dearden Director
- Virginia McKenna as Jean Spenser
- Bill Travers as Matt Spenser
- Margaret Rutherford as Mrs. Fazackalee
- Peter Sellers as Percy Quill
- Bernard Miles as Old Tom
- Francis de Wolff as Albert Hardcastle
- Leslie Phillips as Robin Carter
- June Cunningham as Marlene Hogg
- Sidney James as Mr. Hogg
- George Cross as Commissionaire
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