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Maryse Begary
thecircusblog | September 5, 2011
Maryse Begary was one of the circus greats. I remember her from about 1958 or 59. I was so impressed by the way she spoke. I am quite happy that I found her photos in the Dorothy Carson collection and now I have them on loan to share with you. I found out that she […]
Maryse Begary
thecircusblog | September 5, 2011
In her own way, she was one of the greatest aerial performers. It is said that Maryse was a huge fan of Lillian Leitzel. I’m not surprised. I cannot say that there was one above all of the rest because that would be an arrogant statement. The women aerial performers I have seen, and there […]
Gil Gray 1920
thecircusblog | September 5, 2011
Before Gilbert”Gil” Gray got started as a clown then later with his circus he was a booking agent. This photo of him at his office in New York City 1920.
John & Jorie
thecircusblog | September 5, 2011
Comedy duos were very popular during the 30’s & 40’s, and in the early 50’s, variety stage shows were the “in” thing for many acts. Then television became the king of entertainment. It even had an effect on radio programs and the circus. Performers from all facets of show business had to make changes in […]
Circus Greats of 1924
thecircusblog | September 5, 2011
Pictured here, left to right, are John Ringling, Pat Valdo, Program Director / Talent Agent, and Fred Baroda, Equestrian Director in 1924.
Top This Hat
thecircusblog | September 5, 2011
Bentley Bros circus photo. His name is unknown to me. Thanks Lee for his name…… Jimmy Douglas.
Gil Gray News Ad
thecircusblog | September 5, 2011
Gil was in his clown makeup. The actual date of this article was nowhere to be found on the ad, but it had to be in the late 1930’s or early 1940’s.
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