Clyde Beatty’s Theater Poster #1
thecircusblog | May 29, 2010
Starring Clyde Beatty and Elaine Shephard with Manuel King the boy lion trainer.
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Clyde Beatty and Elaine Shephard
thecircusblog | May 29, 2010
A scene from “Darkest Africa” a serial shot by Republic studio and released in 1936.
“Darkest Africa” #3
thecircusblog | May 29, 2010
Odd thing about this movie, Republic studio released it in 1936, then later retitled it “King of Jungleland” and re-released it in 1948.
“The Big Cage”
thecircusblog | May 29, 2010
This is a still photo taken from a scene frm the movie “The Big Cage ” starring Clyde Beatty. Universal Studios shot this film in 1933.
Bill Rivers Movieland Animals
thecircusblog | March 25, 2010
They had it all from high diving aqua mules to wrestling tigers, trained dogs and chimps. From movies to fairs they did it all and most likely are still going strong.
Gene Holter Animal Show
thecircusblog | March 25, 2010
Big Bird’s Family
thecircusblog | March 25, 2010
The back ground of the date trees tells me this photo could have been shot in Indio, California at the National Date Festival. Guiding an ostrich is not an easy task. A house broom is needed. By placing the broom along side the head you can turn the Ostrich in the direction you wish to go……. […]
Mule Buster
admin | March 25, 2010
This mule was trained to buck on que no flank strap were needed. Most of the people that tried their hand at staying on this mule were volunteers from the audience.
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