P.T. Barnum (1999)
Drama
TV Movie
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.
Cast
P.T. Barnum
Young P.T. Barnum
Nancy (Fish)
John Genin
Caroline (Barnum)
David Thompson
Helen (Barnum)
Pauline
Nathan Seely
James Heath
Jamison
Jenny Lind
Charity
Duncan
Joice Heth
Levi Lyman
Deacon Peale
Edward Everret
Jeremiah
R.W. Lindsay
John Mackie
Charity's Mother
Grizzly Adams Grizzly Bear
Young Charity
Fedders
Circus Lion
Niven
Mother
Miss Stratton
Musician
Royal Guard
John Baldwin
Young Man
Francis Olmsted
Dr. William Buchtel
Beefeater
Waldmere Maid
Barnums Paperboy
Grizzly Adams
Equestrian Ballerina
Extra (uncredited)
Lady Making Purchase (uncredited)
Greenwood
Beach
(General) Tom Thumb
James Anthony Bailey
Samuel Hurd
Crew
Writer
Director
Director of Photography
Original Music Composer