Circus (1939)

Unissued / Unused material.



Bertram Mills Circus in rehearsal. Location of events unknown.



M/S man skipping on the wire, a band plays in background. A girl steps through a hoop on wire, other performers watch in background. Various shots as men and a woman do balancing tricks whilst standing astride two horses in the ring. Various shots of two clowns clowning around and doing slapstick routine.



Various shots of woman riding in carriage pulled by white horse. M/S man dressed as courtier riding on horse. Various shots of the lion tamer doing his act, the lions stand on stools and growl as he hits them with a stick. Various shots horses parading around ring and standing on back legs. M/S acrobats spinning around on rope. Various shots of the horses, elephants and lions performing their routines.
FILM ID:2092.24

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