Andrey Nikolaev Jr and Sr: Soviet and Russian Clowns and Jugglers 1965, 1971 and 1992
Here's the brilliant, Andrey Nikolaev Sr (1938-2023), performing a hat and fire club routine in 1965:https://youtu.be/OZLWl5aMso0Here he is again in
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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
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
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
Varieties on Parade: Various Acts 1951
Here's a film of vaudeville acts from 1951 called, Varieties on Parade.At 55 minutes long, it's not too bad to
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
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
Joe Cook: Juggler, Rolling Globe and Unicyclist 1935
ere’s a short film from 1935 called, Penny Wise, starring Joe Cook.When the owner of a department store is about
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
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
Lev Usachev: Soviet Clown and Juggler 1963
Here's a comedy juggler and carpet clown from Russia called Lev Usachev, performing in 1963 at Tbilisi Circus. Lev was
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
Les Mathurins: French, Comedy Acrobatic Duo 1957
Here are Les Mathurins, a comedy acrobatic duo from France, performing on the TV show, Sunday Night at the London
Lost films featuring acrobats, circus, clowns and jugglers by Siegmund Lubin 1900-1903
A few nights ago, I started looking through this list of films that were produced by Siegmund Lubin, in the