thecircusblog | October 4, 2009
These two good looking performers were Olgie and Irma Zavatta………… now their story. Olgie Zavatta came to this country from Italy in 1936 with one of the finest riding acts ever to be presented in this country. They were known as the Zavatta Zoppe family. They preformed the riding act and unsupported ladders on the Cole Bros Circus. There […]
thecircusblog | October 4, 2009
I wish this news clipping of the Zavatta family was better but it’s all I have. This photo shows the Zavattas in their custom bus, built by Oglie himself from a Trailways passenger bus. They were on the Polack circus at the time of this photo . This bus had all the comforts of any home and if you did not like your neighbor […]
thecircusblog | October 4, 2009
Oglie Irma and pooch. I think Olgie would spend his nights lying awake figuring out new tricks for his acts or how to make the old ones better.
thecircusblog | October 4, 2009
When Olgie Zavatta thought of a trick he trained it. This little Chihuahua was something eles.
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.
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.
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.
