Dreflix: The Real Tom Thumb: History's Smallest Superstar

The Real Tom Thumb: History's Smallest Superstar

Michael Grade reveals the story of General Tom Thumb, the world's first global show business celebrity who went from humble beginnings in America to international superstardom.

2014

Documentary·History

1h 30min

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Top Billed Cast

Michael Grade
Narrator
Mat Fraser
Himself
David Funes
Himself

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