Clyde Beatty Spec
thecircusblog | October 21, 2009
The back door is opened and the band begins to play. Spec begins with the elephants leading into the hippodrome track. Photo taken 1949 or 1950.
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Clyde Beatty Elephants
thecircusblog | October 21, 2009
It can not be seen but the elephants are lined up for head harnessing, just before Spec. Photo taken 1949 or 1950.
Clyde Beatty Poster 1956
thecircusblog | October 21, 2009
Clyde Beatty Circus Poster 1956
thecircusblog | October 21, 2009
Clyde Beatty Circus Clown …Al Wier
thecircusblog | October 21, 2009
The Clown is Al Wier, This photo was taken on the Beatty circus, 1949 or 1950. The man with Al name unknown.
Clyde Beatty Circus Clown
thecircusblog | October 21, 2009
The name of this clown is unknown to me…if you know him please make comment .This was another clown drag costume. This photo also was taken on the Clyde Beatty Circus, 1949 or 1950…… Note the tent makers name on the side wall, you can barely see it.
Clyde Beatty Circus Clown
thecircusblog | October 21, 2009
This is a photo of Cleo in Clown drag. There were many wardrobe changes with the circus clowns. Cleo used this costume for his clown walk-around. Photo taken on the Clyde Beatty circus 1949 or 1950.
Clyde in Winter Quarters
thecircusblog | October 4, 2009
Clyde Beatty at the Peru, Indiana winter quarters. This photo was taken in the mid 1920’s. This also appeared in the book “Big Cage” published in 1933 by Century Publishing Co. It was co-written with Edward Anthony. Later the story was filmed by Universal studio also in 1933.
Still Going Strong
thecircusblog | October 4, 2009
Take your family to the circus! If you have never been to a circus, do so. It will be well worth your time and money. The circus is….. and always will be the finest of family entertainment, the kids will love it and you will never have to hide their eyes.
Clyde Beatty 1933
thecircusblog | October 3, 2009
This photo was taken on the Hagenbeck and Wallace Circus 1933. This picture is one of my favorites. Calm and confident.
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