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John F Kennedy Stadium

Philadelphia · United States  ·  Circus set-up in stadium

The Greatest Show On Earth filmed at John F Kennedy Stadium, Philadelphia. Circus set-up scenes were shot at this stadium, which was demolished in 1992; an arena now occupies the site.

Where to go

39.9014, -75.1719

Probable Named in published production coverage; the coordinate is the place itself, checked against a gazetteer.

Good to know

Title
The Greatest Show On Earth (1952)
On screen
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In real life
John F Kennedy Stadium, Philadelphia
Can you visit?
Closed to visitors
Time to allow
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Confidence
Probable

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Questions

Where exactly did The Greatest Show On Earth film at John F Kennedy Stadium?
At 39.9014, -75.1719 in Philadelphia. Named in published production coverage; the coordinate is the place itself, checked against a gazetteer.
Can you visit John F Kennedy Stadium?
Closed to visitors.
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