Charles G. Kilpatrick: American Trick Cyclist 1899 (lost film)
Charles G. Kilpatrick (1869-1927), was an American stunt performer and professional baseball umpire, who toured around the world in the
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1890s
Achille Philion: Circus Showman and Rolling Globe artist 1890s
The Philion was a coal-burning steamer built by circus showman Achille Philion, who was born in (French) Canada in 1851.
Signor Ethardo: The Spiral Ascensionist (real name, Stephen John Etheridge) 1860s
Here's Signor Ethardo (1825-1911), known as 'The Spiral Ascensionist', seen here performing at the Crystal Palace during the 1860s.“One of
Harry Lamore and Frank Wilson: Slack Wire comedy film 1896
Two men get tangled up in a housewife’s washing line, in this entertaining early film from 1896, which recreates a
Footit and Chocolate: Clowning 1897 and 1900
Here's a short, comedy film from 1900 called, Entrée des échasses (Entrance of the Stilts), starring the clowns, Foottit et
From Turnips to Clowns: 1896-1940s
I was reading an e-juggle article about a man called George Bale from Lambeth in London, who became a juggler
Will Evans: Acrobat, Actor, Comedian and Playwright 1899
Here's a film from 1899. I've taken this article from the BFI website, in case some of you were unable