The Maxwells: Australian, Comedy Acrobatic Duo 1956
The Maxwells were a celebrated Australian comedy acrobatic duo, consisting of Max Kitson and Lou Sachse. Active during the mid-twentieth
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Acrobats
The Ivanovs: Acrobatic Trio 1951
I wish I knew more about this acrobatic trio!Although the uploader has spelled their name as The Ivanoffs, IMDB list
The Four Colleanos: Acrobatic Troupe early 1950s
Here's a juggler you may have never heard of though you've probably heard of some of his relatives. Jimmy O'Donnell
Ernest Gadbin – Desperado: Daredevil early 1900s
Taken from his book, “This Way to the Big Show” (1936), veteran circus press agent Dexter W. Fellows, recalled the
Cambrioleurs Modernes (Modern Burglars): Acrobatic and Slapstick Comedy films 1902 and 1907
When I first saw this picture, I was intrigued by how much is going on!Here are two videos from Pathé
Alexander and Felix Patty: Antipodists and Head Balancers 1900s, with video from 2015
I so wish that I could find video footage of these old circus acts from the late 1800s and early
Nathan Jackley originator of The Jackley Drops: Acrobat (circa 1850-1923) videos from 1981 and 2026
These pictures have fascinated me for some time and I wondered if it was really true.Nathan Jackley (circa 1850-1923) was
Moscow Circus – Relay Race of Generations: Circus Film 1964
This 55-minute video is of a production called, “Moscow Circus: Relay Race of Generations” performed on Tsvetnoy Boulevard as part
The Dalrays aka The Del Ray Brothers: Acrobats and Hand Balancers 1964
Here are The Dalrays, a fabulous, comedy acrobatic and hand balancing duo performing in May 1964 in Sydney, Australia on
The Charlivels: Acrobatic, Dancing Musicians 1950, 1955 and 1965
Here are three videos of the acrobatic musicians, The Charlivels. These three brothers were the sons of the famous clown,
Harry Prescott, George Campo and Johnny Hutch: Acrobats 1932, 1947 and 1967
This is about physical comedy not juggling!Although this video title reads, Presco and Campo, this was the name of the
The New Show of the Circus: China 1961
I thought at first that this was a circus production but actually it's a Chinese, black and white film from
Byko the Clown: Acrobat, Clown and Trick Cyclist from New Zealand 1930s
Here's a glimpse into the life of the acrobat, clown and trick cyclist, Russell Middlebrook, born in 1908. He performed
Anton and Antoschka: Soviet and Russian Clowns 1986
Here's a wonderful, 25-minute, Russian film-concert from 1986 called, “All The Clowns.” Filmed in the arena and behind the scenes
Soviet Circus Film: Arena of the Brave 1953
WOW!!! This has got to be the greatest circus film I've ever seen!I thoroughly recommend that you watch it, when
Sensations of 1945 (film released in 1944): various circus skills including juggling, slackwire, teeterboard and unicycling.
This post is more for those of you who like old variety films. There's only a tiny bit of juggling