The word “circus” tantalizes nearly all the human senses, perhaps none more than sight. In the films presented here, catch the tremendous movement of the circus – in the ring, in the backyard, or sometimes in the practice facility.
Check back periodically for additional footage of circus greats like trapeze superstars the Flying Concellos, animal trainer Clyde Beatty, and cowboy star of the silver screen Tom Mix.
Preservation for the films in Catch It! has been made possible through generous funding from the National Film Preservation Foundation.
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