Behind the Big Top: Inside the sawdust arena

Title:
Behind the Big Top: Inside the sawdust arena
NFSA ID
446734
Year
1949
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The procession of performers and circus acts passes by the camera to enter the big top arena including horses, clowns and elephants. Some of the acts are filmed including a female lion tamer, a cycling clown, performing elephants, and barebacked horse riders. A boy from the audience is harnessed and tries to ride the horse. The clowns join in the fun as he flies around the circle and steals a man’s cap. Summary by Poppy De Souza