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.
as P.T. Barnum
as Young P.T. Barnum
as Charity
as Young Charity
as Francis Olmsted
as Greenwood
as Beach
as (General) Tom Thumb
as James Anthony Bailey
as Samuel Hurd
as Nancy (Fish)
as John Genin
as Caroline (Barnum)
as David Thompson
as Helen (Barnum)
as Pauline
as Nathan Seely
as James Heath
as Jamison
as Jenny Lind
as Duncan
as Joice Heth
as Levi Lyman
as Deacon Peale
as Edward Everret
as Jeremiah
as R.W. Lindsay
as John Mackie
as Charity's Mother
as Grizzly Adams Grizzly Bear
as Fedders
as Circus Lion
as Niven
as Mother
as Miss Stratton
as Pat
as Musician
as Royal Guard
as John Baldwin
as Young Man
as Dr. William Buchtel
as Beefeater
as Waldmere Maid
as Barnums Paperboy
as Grizzly Adams
as Equestrian Ballerina
as Extra (uncredited)
as Lady Making Purchase (uncredited)
