The Magnificent Showman

The Magnificent Showman is a UK VHS release by The Video Collection on 16th November 1987, and then it got re-released by The Video Collection and Cinema Club on 1st May 1989 and 15th March 1993.

Description[]

This epic story of circus life is enormous in every way.
John Wayne gives a larger than life performance as circus owner Matt Masters. He is given tremendous support by Rita Hayworth and Claudia Cardinale, as mother and daughter who know the joy and tragedy of the circus world better than anyone.
'The Magnificent Showman', (also knows as Circus World) is a shining tale of and happiness, showmanship and bravery, both in and out of the big tent.
Rarely has the cinema seen such awesome stunts and lavish film making. This is one of John Wayne's most unusual and successful roles.
The Magnificent Showman is fantastic entertainment from start to finish.

Cast[]

John Wayne as Matt Masters
Rita Hayworth as Lili Alfredo
Claudia Cardinale as Toni Alfredo
Lloyd Nolan as Cap Carson
Richard Conte as Aldo Alfredo
John Smith as Steve McCabe
Katharyna as Giovana
Katherine Kath as Hilda
Wanda Rotha as Mrs. Schuman
Kay Walsh as Flo Hunt
Francois Calepides as Ringmaster
Margaret MacGrath as Anna
Miles Malleson as Billy Hennigan
José María Caffarel as Barcelona's Mayor
Robert Cunningham as Ringmaster
Hans Dantes as Emile Schuman
Katherine Ellison as Molly (uncredited)
Margaret Fuller as Woman with Binoculars (uncredited)
Moustache as Bartender (uncredited)
Sydna Scott as Undetermined Role (uncredited)
George Tyne as Madrid Bartender (uncredited)
Víctor Israel as unknown (uncredited)

Credits[]

Opening (with no trailer)[]

Warning screen (1986-1995)
The Video Collection logo (1986-1995)
The Rank Organization logo
Start of The Magnificent Showman (1964)

Closing (with no trailer)[]

End of The Magnificent Showman (1964)
The End
A Samuel Bronston Production logo
The Video Collection logo (1986-1995)

Opening (Original 1987 release)[]

Warning screen (1986-1995)
Video Collection International "A Galaxy of Entertainment" promo from 1987
The Rank Organization logo
Start of The Magnificent Showman (1964)

Closing (Original 1987 release)[]

End of The Magnificent Showman (1964)
The End
A Samuel Bronston Production logo
The Video Collection logo (1986-1995)

Opening (1989 Re-release) (with no trailer)[]

Tracking control screen (1988-1991) (Normal)
Warning screen (1986-1995)
The Video Collection logo (1986-1995)
The Rank Organization logo
Start of The Magnificent Showman (1964)

Closing (1989 Re-release) (with no trailer)[]

End of The Magnificent Showman (1964)
The End
A Samuel Bronston Production logo
The Video Collection logo (1986-1995)

Opening (1993 Re-release)[]

Video Collection International: Cinema Club - John Wayne Classic Collection promo from 1993
Tracking control screen (1991-1994) (Slow)
Warning screen (1986-1995)
The Video Collection logo (1986-1995)
The Rank Organization logo
Start of The Magnificent Showman (1964)

Closing (1993 Re-release)[]

End of The Magnificent Showman (1964)
The End
A Samuel Bronston Production logo
The Video Collection logo (1986-1995)

Trailers and info[]

1993 Re-release[]

The John Wayne Classic Collection with clips of "The Quiet Man", "The First Rebel", "The Fighting Seabees", "Back to Bataan", "Sands of Iwo Jima", "Rio Grande", "She Wore a Yellow Ribbon", "Flying Leathernecks" and "The Magnificent Showman".