P.T. Barnum

This series illustrates the life and career of P.T. Barnum, America's greatest showman and promoter. Starting as a young man who managed an old woman who was supposedly George Washington's nursemaid, we see his career as he finds success promoting curiosities and attractions with panache and a judicious mix of truth and creativity, whether it be promoting his museum or characters like the midget General Tom Thumb. Yet because the demands of his businesses, his family life is troubled and marred by tragedy. All the while, events lead to his greatest creation, the Ringling Brothers/Barnum & Bailey Circus.

Country:

United States of America

Genre:

Drama,

TV Movie

Duration:

180 minutes

Year:

1999

Director:

Simon Wincer

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Company:

A+E Global Media,

Hallmark Entertainment,

Les Productions La Fête,

Pacific Motion Pictures Corporation

Cast:

P.T. Barnum

Young P.T. Barnum

Charity

Young Charity

Francis Olmsted

Crew:

Writer

Director

Director of Photography

Original Music Composer