Posted By thecircusblog on November 17, 2011
These photos I have of Felix came from the Capell collection. It is very possible that Felix performed with the Capell Bros Circus in the late 1940’s. I do remember Bill Capell talking about Felix working on the outdoor dates that Doc Capell had then.
Posted By thecircusblog on November 17, 2011
I am somewhat sure that is one of the outdoor dates that Doc Capell’s circus had. It was sometime in the late 1940’s that the show had a blow-down in the mid west. The show went without a big top for a few weeks while in repair.
Posted By thecircusblog on November 11, 2011
In the near future I will be posting photos and stories on circus and carnival sideshows. Ward Hall and James Taylor have sent me numerous photos to share with you.
Posted By thecircusblog on November 11, 2011
This was a promotional photo hand out that advertised the 1960 Beatty Cole Bros show. There are those that talk about great cat trainers but they don’t come any better than this man nor of his showmanship…… the one and only Clyde Beatty.
Posted By thecircusblog on November 11, 2011
Dave Hoover took over the cat act after Clyde Beatty became sick with cancer and then passed away in 1964.
Posted By thecircusblog on November 11, 2011
Jack Badal’s elephant “Baby Anna” with chimp trainer Gene Detroy and his assistant. Photo taken in the early 1960’s at the Pacific Auditorium Los Angeles, Calif.
Posted By thecircusblog on November 11, 2011
This painting was copied from an 8 x 10 photo during the time of Bentley Bros Circus in the late 198o’s. A bio of Tommy will follow. This biography was written by Charles Clancy, his friend and partner.
