Provides an insight into the magic generated by the Royal Brothers’ Circus, a tent circus of a type that is fast disappearing. Torrential rains, axles sunk in mud, shaky performances, and a monumental tent that must be pulled up and down once a day do not inhibit the fifteen trucks and assorted beasts from travelling around at a rate of one town a day.
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Collection
In ACMI's collection
Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
016411
Language
English
Subject categories
Animals & Wildlife → Circus animals
Childrens Films → Children 6-12
Music & Performing Arts → Circus
Music & Performing Arts → Circus animals
Music & Performing Arts → Circus performers
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)
16mm film; Preservation Print (Section 5)