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The Greatest show on Earth

United States, 1952
film

Cecil B. DeMille blended drama with spectacle, using the Ringling Bros. Barnum & Bailey Circus as a backdrop. The film is a behind-the- scenes look at the..

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Algorithmically related works from our collection by image:

Show Boat

United States, 1951
Similarity: 55%

On the Town

United States, 1949
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Night on earth

United States, 1991
Similarity: 53%

Carry on doctor (Captioned)

United Kingdom, 1967
Similarity: 50%

An American in Paris

United States, 1951
Similarity: 48%

Carry on Henry = Mind my chopper

United Kingdom, 1970
Similarity: 48%

The Show Must Go On

Croatia, 2010
Similarity: 47%

Carry on camping = Let sleeping bags lie

United Kingdom, 1969
Similarity: 47%

The Wizard of Oz

United States of America, 1939
Similarity: 46%

Artists and models

United States, 1955
Similarity: 46%

Tonight and every night

United States, 1945
Similarity: 46%

Pickup on South Street = Pick up on South Street

United States, 1953
Similarity: 45%

Yellow earth

China, 1984
Similarity: 45%

Funny bones

United States, 1995
Similarity: 45%

The Muppet Show

GB, 1976
Similarity: 45%

Can-can

United States, 1960
Similarity: 45%

The Big circus

United States, 1959
Similarity: 45%

Showgirls

United States, 1995
Similarity: 44%
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