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August 14, 2002
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Halls of the Dancing Bears
Halls of the Dancing Bears, 1965
An Indiana drive-in. Elvis on the marquee. Jimmy & Ursa on stage. He's new at this and she's a pro who'll correct him when he makes mistakes. It is the debut of a 14 year-old boy and his 400-pound bear. Learn more >>
Circus Ring I Do, I Do
Circus Ring I Do, I Do, 1954
Thanksgiving Day in the center ring. A diva sings "Because" and clowns toss popcorn as a farmer's fair-haired daughter marries a true son of the American circus. Learn more >>
To Soar, To Spin, To Sew
To Soar, To Spin, To Sew, Today
With nimble fingers, she stitches dazzling costumes like those she once wore when she performed in the ring.Her name is Mireille and she is a child of the circus. Learn more >>
To Ride with the Pride of Lions
To Ride with the Pride of Lions, 1994
Atlanta, Georgia. A young man, dressed as the biblical Daniel, enters the lion's den. Three weeks ago, he was a forklift driver. Today, he is a circus man. Learn more >>
Princess Iola's Daughter
Princess Iola's Daughter, 1929
Horse trader Ben Davenport follows the sounds of a calliope to a medicine show, where Princess Iola sells her cure-all elixir. Crowds gather for free vaudeville and stay to buy her potions and lotions. Learn more >>
Feats of Fearless Daring
Feats of Fearless Daring, Acts of Amazing Grace, 1953
The Greatest Show on Earth. With his booming voice and gentle manner, Trevor Bale, Master of the Ring, commands mighty tigers to leap through flaming rings of fire. Learn more >>

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