The Greatest Show on Earth (1952)

Ceremony Year: 1953Category: Best Original ScreenplayReleased: 1952

Nominated Talent & Credits

Fredric M. Frank— Fredric M. Frank, Theodore St. John, Frank Cavett

Theodore St. John— Fredric M. Frank, Theodore St. John, Frank Cavett

Frank Cavett— Fredric M. Frank, Theodore St. John, Frank Cavett

Synopsis / Overview

To ensure a full profitable season, circus manager Brad Braden engages The Great Sebastian, though this moves his girlfriend Holly from her hard-won center trapeze spot. Holly and Sebastian begin a dangerous one-upmanship duel in the ring, while he pursues her on the ground.

Historical Academy Record

WRITING (Motion Picture Story) — 25th Academy Awards (1953)

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