A leaping, spinning, and singing Michael Crawford stars as the worlds greatest showman, Phineas T. Barnum, in Harold Fielding's rousing Victoria Palace production of the smash circus musical Barnum. Hailed as "the definitive Barnum", Crawford delivers beautiful songs and show stopping circus moments one after another. the story traces P.T. Barnum's career from his humble beginnings as a sideshow promoter, right through to co-founding "The Greatest Show On Earth": The Barnum & Bailey Circus. grab some cotton candy and get ready for The Greatest Video On Earth!
Starring:
Michael Crawford ... P.T. Barnum
Eileen Battye ... Charity 'Chairy' Barnum
Michael Heath ... Ringmaster
Christina Collier ... Jenny Lind
Sharon Benson ... Joice Heth
Paul Miller ... Tom Thumb
Studio: Water Bearer
Filmed: 1986 - Released: 2001
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