Gene Detroy Chimps

Posted By on October 4, 2012

Gene Detroy and his wife Jan. The little chimps name is Panize.This Photo was taken in in 1972 or there about.

The Godfather looks on, perhaps to make an offer.

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My name is Ivan M. Henry and I am the 4th generation of a circus/show business dynasty. I hope you enjoy the blog.

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4 Responses to “Gene Detroy Chimps”

  1. Casey Gibbs says:

    Her name was from ” Chimpanzee “. Sorry i did not spell it right .

  2. amelia detroy says:

    he is my great grandpa

  3. Hayley says:

    Gene Detroy was only his stage name not his real name. He is my great grandfather. His first wife Cynthia is my favourite nanny. I never got to meet him but I’ve heard a lot of stories.

  4. Traci says:

    Hi Hayley! I am working on a documentary and wondering if you have contact with family members who could tell us about Gene and the Marquis Chimps? Thanks! So cool youre his great grand daughter!

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