thecircusblog | July 20, 2009
Tom Mix did most of his own stunts as did many other actors of his day. I believe this is a scene where Tom is getting ready to jump on an outlaw as he is trying to make a get-away on his horse. Photo source history.com/this-day-in-history.do
thecircusblog | July 18, 2009
There was more than one elephant in the Vargas circus although this is the only picture I could come up with. Cliff Vargas had a great imagination and he put it to work in his circus. I am quoting my father Clifford Henry. In this photo is Ted Polk who trained and worked the elephants. Darlene L. Williams has made an […]
thecircusblog | July 18, 2009
This aerial shot of the Cliff Vargas Circus. The top looks brand new most likely 1984.
thecircusblog | July 18, 2009
Clifford started his career promoting circuses. One of them was the Miller Johnson circus owned by Charles Germaine. Later Clifford bought the circus hence the Vargas circus. I remember the show well as I worked for Charles two short seasons with the chimp act, and to tell you the truth his was a pretty nice guy. The jumps were easy and we […]
thecircusblog | July 16, 2009
I ran across this picture and thought I would post it for old time sake. Louie was a good man to work for. Polack Bros Circus.
thecircusblog | July 16, 2009
All I can say is they are good show people and great performers. A few times I had to spot Antonetta for this trick. I had one season with them,wish it had been more.
thecircusblog | July 16, 2009
This lady was a great performer. Her husband Chester Cable is one of the nicest guys in the business and was a great performer as well.
thecircusblog | July 16, 2009
These two people had more class in the ring with elephants than anyone I have ever seen…………..The elephants are “Kenya”and “Stella”.
