Mr. DeMille’s 1952, 152 minute circus extravaganza, The Greatest Show on Earth finally arrives from Paramount, as one of the hold-out Best Pictures to hit Blu-ray as spine number 16.
It just doesn’t stand that “test of time” everyone talks about.
Derived from a scan of the original negative(s), it looks just fine, Brad.
Peopled with actual circus performers, with a handful of SAG players thrown in for good measure, it comes of as being what it was back in 1952, a quasi-professional production, directed with all the verve that Cecil DeMille could throw at it.
As noted, people have been requesting this one for ages, and now they have it…
Fans of the circus should love it. I’m one of those who can still not figure out how it won Best Picture.
Image – 5
Audio – 5
Pass / Fail – Pass
Upgrade from DVD – Yes
RAH
Robert has been known in the film industry for his unmatched skill and passion in film preservation. Growing up around photography, his first home theater experience began at age ten with 16mm. Years later he was running 35 and 70mm at home.
His restoration projects have breathed new life into classic films like Lawrence of Arabia, Vertigo, My Fair Lady, Spartacus, and The Godfather series. Beyond his restoration work, he has also shared his expertise through publications, contributing to the academic discourse on film restoration. The Academy Film Archive houses the Robert A. Harris Collection, a testament to his significant contributions to film preservation.
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