Barnum (1986)
12/26/1986 (GB) • 1h 53m
The Prince of Humbug gives you a musical tour of his life!
Overview
Barnum the musical traces Phineas Taylor Barnum's career from 1835 to 1881 when he joined James A. Bailey to form the circus which was called The Greatest Show on Earth. Barnum is a defender of "the noble art of humbug" with a philosophy, and has a free wheeling ambition to make a fortune. He buys the oldest woman in the world, named Joyce Heath, as a sideshow attraction. Barnum builds a museum of curiosities supported by his wife Charity, who would like him to settle down.
Top Billed Cast
Phineas Taylor Barnum
Charity 'Chairy' Barnum
The Ringmaster
Jenny Lind
Joice Heth
Tom Thumb
Ensemble
Ensemble
Ensemble
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