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Circus Day

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Circus Day

1966

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A clown recalls the days when he first joined the Cole Brothers circus and discusses how the Greatest Show on Earth has changed. He reminisces about the circus train, pre-show preparations, the performers and the big show.

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Produced by: Arthur Barr

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