The Real Tom Thumb: History's Smallest Superstar

The Real Tom Thumb: History's Smallest Superstar (2014)

November 25th, 20141h 30min

Documentary, History
60%

Overview

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.


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