The Smallest Show on Earth

The Smallest Show on Earth is a 1957 British comedy film, directed by Basil Dearden, and starring Bill Travers, Virginia McKenna, Peter Sellers and Margaret Rutherford. The supporting cast included Bernard Miles, Leslie Phillips, Francis de Wolff, George Cross, June Cunningham and Sid James. The screenplay was written by William Rose and John Eldridge from an original story by William Rose. Travers and McKenna play Matt and Jean, a young couple with a longing to visit exotic places, such as Samarkand. One day, Matt inherits a cinema from his great-uncle. When they look over their new... property, they first mistake the modern 'Grand' for it. They are soon disillusioned to learn that the movie theatre they actually own is the old decrepit Bijou , which is located next to a railway bridge. Along with the theatre, come three long-time employees: Mrs. Fazackalee , the cashier and bookkeeper, Mr. Quill , the projectionist, and Old Tom the janitor, doorkeeper and usher. Robin , their solicitor, informs them that the Grand's owner, Mr.
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