Description
The Greatest Shown on Earth is a classic U.S. 1-sheet vintage movie poster from 1952, featuring a dramatic circus spectacle in artwork associated with Cecil B. DeMille’s production, with trapeze artists, a clown, and an elephant trainer. This original lithograph poster captures the energy of the big top—an era-defining look at entertainment on a grand scale—while presenting the film’s standout cast and marquee names in a bold, collector-friendly composition.
Designed as a 1952 one-sheet, this poster is linen-backed and was preserved with attention to its theatrical history, including the restoration of original theater fold marks. For collectors who prioritize display-ready presentation, linen backing helps support the poster for long-term framing and enhances the artwork’s stability.
Featuring an impressive ensemble, credited with performances by Betty Hutton, Cornel Wilde, Charlton Heston, Dorothy Lamour, James Stewart, Gloria Grahame, Henry Wilcoxon, Lyle Bettger, Lawrence Tierney, and Emmett Kelly, this is a strong addition to any vintage film poster collection. It’s also an excellent choice for collectors seeking an authentic, preservation-minded piece from the early 1950s circus film era.
Condition
Linen-backed original 1952 one-sheet U.S. Movie poster. Now over 70 years old. Restored original theater fold marks. A- condition.
Authentication
Includes a Free Certificate of Authenticity with the artwork.
Collector Notes
Anonymous Artists
Date: 1952
What’s Included
INV. #: 12697
size: 27 x 41.25
medium: Lithograph
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