The Smallest Show on Earth

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Huntin P @PaxVobiscum80 Sep 18, 2026 This adorable comedy ought to be far better known. Peter Sellers, the legend, is third behind Bill Travers and Virginia McKenna, or is he in fact fourth behind Leslie Phillips? Fifth behind Margaret Rutherford! Anyway, a young couple are astonished to hear that they have inherited a cinema in the Midlands from husband Matt's Great Uncle Simon. They rush up country imagining a quick sale and plenty of dosh. When they see a magnificent cinema in the high street! Oh but are they in for a rude awakening. Suddenly husband and wife find themselves running a cinema and trying to drum up customers for a succession of B-list movies. Can they make a go of it? And what is that ghastly smell? See more Edward L @Glyndower Jul 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 Jul 3, 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 Sep 1, 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 Mar 3, 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 Apr 22, 2018 It feels like an Ealing comedy. It was sweet and fun. There should be more humor and movies like this. See more Read all reviews

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