20. The Greatest Show on Earth (1952)

from The Better Half · host Bradley J. Halverson & Carly Corio

The One where James Stewart Plays a Killer Clown?? This episode, Bradley and Carly recap the circus drama, The Greatest Show on Earth (but is it the greatest FILM on Earth?). In the recap, Bradley talks about Brad, the circus manager played by Charlton Heston and how most of the film plays like one long circus documentary. Plus, this movie has a Claw Hand, an actual trainwreck, and woman who nearly gets stepped on by an elephant. In the 2nd half, the hosts scratch their heads and theorized how in the WORLD this movie is a Best Picture winner. And finally, after 20 movies, the hosts are heading to the 90s for the first time. Follow us on Instagram @thebetterhalf_pod

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