Bill Rivers Movieland Animals

| 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.

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Gene Holter Animal Show

| March 25, 2010

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Big Bird’s Family

| 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……. […]

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Black Beauty

| March 25, 2010

                                                                                   Jonny Rivers and Black Beauty.

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Mule Buster

| 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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Beverly Hillbillies

| March 25, 2010

The Beverly Hillbillies were always looking for animal talent for their television shows. Animal people got a lot of work…..including Henry’s Chimps.

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“G.T.”

| March 25, 2010

This photo I believe to be Gene Holter’s “G.T” short for “Great Tiger”.  He was a well trained animal for motion picture work.

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The Diving Mule

| March 25, 2010

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Circus Music: The Screamer

| March 21, 2010

(Background or stories about this song) Click here to listen to “The Screamer” Check out more circus music here ENJOY THE GREAT CIRCUS MUSIC FROM LONG AGO……………….. FOR >>> JAMIE  MACVICAR

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Ringling Bros Circus early 1900’s

| March 19, 2010

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