To economize, Barnum transforms the enterprise into an open-air tent circus.
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Phillip awakens in a hospital with Anne by his side, while Barnum and Charity reconcile.Ī recovering Phillip offers his share of the profits to help Barnum rebuild the circus in exchange for becoming a full partner, which Barnum readily accepts. Inspired, he resolves to build a new show and not let ambition rule him. His troupe finds him there and say that despite their disappointments, they still consider themselves a family. She takes their daughters to her parents' home.ĭevastated, Barnum retreats to a local bar. Barnum's mansion is foreclosed, and Charity (having found out about the kiss) berates Barnum for being in love with only himself and his show. Bennett tells Barnum that the culprits have been caught and that Lind has cancelled her tour after Barnum's "scandal". He suffers serious injuries before Barnum rescues him. Phillip runs into the burning building to save Anne, not knowing that she has already escaped. When he rejects her advances, she threatens to quit and later retaliates with a surprise kiss at the end of her last show, which is photographed by the press.īarnum returns home to find his circus on fire, caused by a fight between protesters and the troupe. While on tour, Lind becomes romantically attracted to Barnum. As Barnum takes Lind on a US tour, Charity, who stays home with the girls, feels isolated from her husband. Phillip tries to convince Anne that they can be together, but she disagrees saying they will never be accepted socially. They chastise him for "parading around with the help". When Phillip and Anne attend the theater together, they run into Phillip's parents. Dejected, they decide to stand against their local harassers. As Barnum gains favor with aristocratic patrons, he distances himself from his troupe, advising them to work without him. During her song, Phillip's parents see him and Anne holding hands. Barnum persuades famed Swedish singer Jenny Lind to tour America, with him as her manager. Phillip arranges for Barnum and his troupe to meet Queen Victoria. Phillip is mesmerized by the African American trapeze artist, Anne Wheeler, but he hides his feelings. This garners higher attendance, but also protests and poor reviews from well-known critic James Gordon Bennett.īarnum renames his venture "Barnum's Circus" and recruits playwright Phillip Carlyle to help generate publicity. Barnum adds " freak" performers, such as bearded lady Lettie Lutz and dwarf man Charles Stratton. Ticket sales are slow, so Caroline and Helen suggest showcasing something "alive". He opens Barnum's American Museum in downtown Manhattan which features various wax figures. He later secures a bank loan, deceptively using his former employer's lost ships as "collateral". They live a humble life, and though Charity is happy, Barnum craves more.īarnum loses his shipping clerk job when the company goes bankrupt, due to a typhoon that sank all the firm's cargo vessels. They eventually marry and raise two daughters, Caroline and Helen, in New York City. When Charity attends finishing school, she and Barnum write to each other until reuniting as adults. Barnum falls for the Halletts’ daughter, Charity.
Barnum and his tailor father Philo work for the Hallett family. The film won the Golden Globe Award for Best Original Song for the song " This Is Me", was nominated for Best Original Song at the 90th Academy Awards and won the Best Compilation Soundtrack for Visual Media at the 61st Annual Grammy Awards. It received nominations for Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy and Best Actor – Musical or Comedy for Jackman at the 75th Golden Globe Awards.
The film was praised for the performances, music, visuals, and production values, but was criticised for its artistic license. The film grossed $435 million worldwide, making it the fifth-highest-grossing live-action musical film of all time. and Barnum & Bailey Circus ceased operations. It was released in the United States on December 20, 2017, by 20th Century Fox, seven months after Ringling Bros. The film premiered on December 8, 2017, aboard RMS Queen Mary 2. Principal photography began in New York City in November 2016. Barnum, a famous showman and entertainer, and his creation of the Barnum & Bailey Circus and the lives of its star attractions. Featuring nine original songs from Benj Pasek and Justin Paul and a score composed by John Debney and Joseph Trapanese, the film is based on the story and life of P.T. The film stars an ensemble cast led by Hugh Jackman, Zac Efron, Michelle Williams, Rebecca Ferguson, and Zendaya.
The Greatest Showman is a 2017 American biographical musical drama film directed by Michael Gracey (in his directorial debut) from a screenplay written by Jenny Bicks and Bill Condon, and a story by Bicks.
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