As soon as Jules Verne's work came out of copyright, Hollywood made a big-budget movie starring David Niven as Willy Fog.

This piece soundtracks an addition to the book - a hot-air balloon ride above France, landing in Spain.

The soundtrack is acclaimed as Victor Young's greatest work - and his last, he died before the movie opened.

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Victor Young, The Moscow Symphony Orchestra & William T. Stromberg:
🎵 The Greatest Show On Earth "Prelude (March)"

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