Review of When the Circus Came to Town

Elizabeth Montgomery has always been a homebody here in this television movie, taking care of her mother. But when her mother dies and the circus come through town on the same day, she goes to see it and in her mixed feelings of exasperation and loss, she leaves town with it, for a chance to breathe and live, daring to dream. She meets Christopher Plummer, who's the ring master. She befriends him which may led to more, but she also makes friends in the least likely of places. Learning about herself and that life doesn't change unless you make a change, she grows up more in middle age than she had ever before in her maturing years. In my quest to see Elizabeth Montgomery's films, I discover this rare treat, a fun and creative film, that wasn't melodramatic and/or depressing. This is a very special film to see, and it was very special to Ms. Montgomery. I hope someone else finds this wonderful film.