The Smallest Show on Earth

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Edward L @Glyndower 07/23/2025 A classic example of 1950s British comedy in the Ealing vein. Although nearly 70 years old it still amuses and also gives an insight into Britain in the 1950s. In some respects it reflects a socialist attitude, a small business run on a cooperative model fighting the local capitalist, a regular theme in films of this period such as 'The Titfield Thunderbolt'. A sociological exhibit. See more Alan S @RT94513318 07/03/2024 Remember it's made in the 1950s for a 1950s audience It was really popular in its time playing to sold out houses when an average cinema seated seated a thousand or more. A gentle comedy for all the family See more isla s @RT89656869 09/01/2022 I found this film a gentle comedy - it was quite funny, in a nostalgic way. The story was interesting and the characters quirky. I found it a very good watch. My favourite character was Mrs. Fazackalee, who is often referred to and I found myself giggling at the mention of her name, possibly due to the tone used when it was said?. Its hard to fully review this film other than to say its an old British comedy from the late 1950s and I enjoyed the story, finding it funny at numerous points, with an interesting variety of quirky characters - it has one or two morals about it which I liked and I would happily recommend this film to others. See more 03/03/2022 Feel good film with lots of fabulous actors. It is based in the fifties so a little dared but light and amusing with a great community story. Saw this first as a child in the sixties but still amuses me See more s r @ScottR 04/22/2018 It feels like an Ealing comedy. It was sweet and fun. There should be more humor and movies like this. See more 04/17/2018 Sweet & funny tale of making a bad business work again, when even the things in your favor are net negatives. If this were to be remade, I would change the ending to having the silent film bit be successfully commercialized. See more Read all reviews

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