Clyde’s Jungle Compound
thecircusblog | December 6, 2009
Clyde Beatty at his jungle compound. He did many outdoor shows. The audience surrounded the arena as you can see in this photo.
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The Beattys and Friend
thecircusblog | December 6, 2009
On the road but Clyde and Harrett still have time to visit with a friend.
Florida Jungle Compound
thecircusblog | December 6, 2009
This photo was taken at the Clyde Beatty Jungle Compound in Florida.
1956 Beatty Circus Ad
thecircusblog | December 4, 2009
This is what is known as a stinger ad, used in 1956 and several seasons after because it was effective and simple to read. They even made a poster from this ad. What made this ad different was the combination of artwork and photography.
Clyde Beatty Movie Ads
thecircusblog | December 4, 2009
The great Clyde Beatty did it all from movies, books and the circus, He had what it took to be an actor, performer and circus owner. There was even talk of a TV show on a Hollywood television station KTLA in the late 1950’s. He is one of a kind….there will never be another Clyde Beatty.
Clyde Beatty Side Show
thecircusblog | October 21, 2009
The person in this photo is a side show performer leaving the cook house. 1949-1950. You will notice still in his wild man makeup……. It’s all show my friends.
Clyde Beatty Spec
thecircusblog | October 21, 2009
There is always a rush getting people and animals in line for Spec. Photo taken 1949 or 1950.
Another Clyde Beatty Circus Poster
thecircusblog | October 21, 2009
I am personally a big fan of the late Clyde Beatty. He was a personal friend of our family and any time we could, we would visit the show. The last conversation between my Dad and Clyde was in 1957 when Beatty asked my Dad to bring the chimp act to his show….but prior engagements […]
Clyde Beatty Circus Poster, 1956
thecircusblog | October 21, 2009
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