what's the movie the greatest showman about
The Greatest Showman The Greatest Showman is a 2017 American musical drama film directed by Michael Gracey in his directorial debut, written by Jenny Bicks and Bill Condon and starring Hugh Jackman, Zac Efron, Michelle Williams, Rebecca Ferguson, and Zendaya. The film is inspired by the story of P. T. Barnum's creation of the Barnum & Bailey Circus and the lives of its star attractions.
Sam Humphrey Humphrey began his acting career in television, his first role on Neighbours,[4] where he appeared on four episodes. He made his film debut in the historical period drama musical film The Greatest Showman, he played Charles Stratton, a dwarf performer who is also known by his stage name of General Tom Thumb. As he is taller than the real Tom Thumb, he had to walk on his knees and his voice was digitally altered to sound deeper.[citation needed]