This movie tells the story of a large circus touring America during the late 1950s that divides into two groups. The one headed by Hank Whirling (Victor Mature) manages to secure financial support, but the bank requires a difficult financial manager (Red Buttons) and a publicist (Rhonda Fleming) to accompany them. As they travel through the West, including Texas and states in the East, their performances are well-att…

This movie, The Big Circus, delivers a visually appealing but predictable story. Joseph M. Newman directed this picture, with Irwin Allen—who also produced—and Charles Bennett sharing writing duties. The cast includes Victor Mature, Red Buttons, Rhonda Fleming, Kathryn Grant, Vincent Price, and Peter Lorre. The narrative centers on Hank Whirling (Mature), proprietor of The Whirling Circus, who’s struggling to keep…