The Smallest Show on Earth

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Projectionist Peter Sellers (left) waxes nostalgic about the good ol' days. Image: Vintage Norwich

Projectionist Peter Sellers (left) waxes nostalgic about the good ol’ days at the Bijou Kinema. Image: Vintage Norwich

Hey, guess who’s on this week’s Forgotten Filmcast?

We are! Whee!

Forgotten Filmcast, hosted by Todd at Forgotten Films, is a podcast that looks at movies abandoned by time.

This week’s film is The Smallest Show on Earth, a 1957 British comedy about a young couple who inherit a derelict movie theatre. There are lots of fab British actors in this film, including a young Peter Sellers.

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The Smallest Show on Earth: starring Virginia McKenna, Bill Travers, Peter Sellers. Directed by Basil Dearden. Written by William Rose and John Edridge. British Lion Release, B&W, 1957, 80 mins.

 

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8 Comment on “The Smallest Show on Earth”

  1. Patricia Nolan-Hall (Caftan Woman) September 17, 2013 at 9:12 am

    My sisters and I suffered through an evening of being unable to recall the name of this movie a few years ago. Torture!

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    1. silverscreenings September 17, 2013 at 3:34 pm

      Ha! Don’t you hate it when you can’t remember the name of a movie? It drives me crazy!

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  2. Jeff Flugel September 20, 2013 at 1:58 am

    Cool news, Ruth! I haven’t seen this particular British comedy before but have long been curious about it. I’ll check the podcast out later!

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    1. silverscreenings September 21, 2013 at 9:04 am

      It is an adorable little movie, Jeff. There’s nothing especially exciting or dramatic, but the characters are really well done.

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      1. Jeff Flugel September 21, 2013 at 5:55 pm

        I really enjoyed the podcast, Ruth! You were so enthusiastic, your love for this film was infectious, and Todd made for a fine host. I’ll be checking out more of his show, and obviously on the lookout for a copy of the DVD.

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      2. silverscreenings September 21, 2013 at 6:46 pm

        Todd is an amazing host. He’s organized and friendly, has lots of questions and does his research. I hope his podcast series does really well. He works hard at it.

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  3. D Tenore-Bartilucci (@DorianTB) September 20, 2013 at 12:15 pm

    Ruth, THE SMALLEST SHOW ON EARTH sounds delightful! I;ll check it out over the weekend!

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    1. silverscreenings September 21, 2013 at 9:05 am

      It’s a really cute movie, Dor. Peter Sellers is amazing here as is my hero, Margaret Rutherford.

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