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Circus trainer astride a maned lion inside a steel arena cage beside a white wagon numbered 3, Alexandria, Virginia, circa 1967.

A trainer rides a maned lion inside the arena cage, with a numbered circus wagon behind, circa 1967.

1967 · Alexandria, Virginia, United States

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Grey-haired trainer on a lion's back glances sideways in a barred circus cage at a shopping-centre show in Alexandria, Virginia, circa 1967.

The trainer looks to one side as the lion carries him across the cage.

1967 · Alexandria, Virginia, United States

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Lion act filmed through cage bars on Super 8: trainer in pink shirt riding a lion past red props, Virginia Plaza, Alexandria, circa 1967.

The camera pans left with the lion and rider; the painted wagon slips to the edge of the frame.

1967 · Alexandria, Virginia, United States

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Maned lion lowering its head to a white pedestal with its trainer still seated on its back, car-park circus in Alexandria, Virginia, circa 1967.

The lion drops its head toward a pedestal while the trainer stays seated.

1967 · Alexandria, Virginia, United States

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Circus unicyclist seen from behind passing the 'Swede Johnson's Performing' wagon in a shopping-center car park, Alexandria, Virginia, circa 1967.

The unicyclist rides past the animal wagon, his embroidered jacket back to the camera.

1967 · Alexandria, Virginia, United States

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Circus performer on a unicycle passes a seated older man and a red-star drum at Virginia Plaza, Alexandria, Virginia, circa 1967.

An older man in white watches from the steps as the rider leans into his turn beside a star-painted drum.

1967 · Alexandria, Virginia, United States

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Smiling unicyclist with arms out rides across a car park past a white 1960s sedan, Alexandria, Virginia, circa 1967 Super 8 film.

The rider comes back toward the camera smiling, arms out for balance, as the pan blurs the car park behind him.

1967 · Alexandria, Virginia, United States

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Circus unicyclist leans low beside a white pedestal with a yellow truck and white sedan behind, Virginia Plaza car park, circa 1967.

Leaning hard into the turn, the performer reaches toward a pedestal while a yellow truck sits at the edge of the lot.

1967 · Alexandria, Virginia, United States

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Trained black bear on a star-painted barrel beside a handler in a white coat at a car-park circus in Alexandria, Virginia, circa 1967.

A black bear balances on a star-painted barrel as a handler in a white coat stands by, a white car parked behind. Alexandria, Virginia, circa 1967.

1967 · Alexandria, Virginia, United States

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Circus handler in a white coat, cigarette in mouth, beside a performing black bear in a shopping-centre car park, Alexandria, Virginia, circa 1967.

The handler in the white coat keeps a cigarette in his mouth while the bear bends forward; a second handler's peaked cap shows behind the animal.

1967 · Alexandria, Virginia, United States

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Black bear reaching toward a pink-topped stool during a circus act on tarmac, brick building behind, Alexandria, Virginia, circa 1967.

The bear reaches toward a pink-topped stool as the camera pans right, bringing a brick building with garage-style doors into view.

1967 · Alexandria, Virginia, United States

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Two circus handlers in white flank a performing black bear, a second bear seated at left, in a car park in Alexandria, Virginia, circa 1967.

Both handlers are in view: one in a long white coat holding a lead, the other in a white uniform and peaked cap, with a second bear seated at left.

1967 · Alexandria, Virginia, United States

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Concession truck lettered Cotton Candy, Hot Pop Corn and Candy Apples at a circus in Alexandria, Virginia, circa 1967, before anyone enters the frame.

The concession truck at the circus midway, with its hand-painted lettering and bagged cotton candy, circa 1967.

1967 · Alexandria, Virginia, United States

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A man in dark sunglasses enters from the right past a cotton candy and popcorn truck at a circus in Alexandria, Virginia, circa 1967.

A man in sunglasses steps into the frame beside the concession truck.

1967 · Alexandria, Virginia, United States

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Circa 1967 Super 8 frame from Alexandria, Virginia: a man in sunglasses walks in front of the Candy Apples lettering on a circus concession truck.

The man crosses in front of the truck's serving window and its painted candy apple.

1967 · Alexandria, Virginia, United States

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A couple in 1960s dress pass close to the camera in front of a Hot Pop Corn concession truck at a circus in Alexandria, Virginia, circa 1967.

The man and a woman in a white top walk past the camera at the end of the shot.

1967 · Alexandria, Virginia, United States

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'Circus Train' kiddie ride and 'Pop Corn' truck in front of a Ferris wheel at a car-park carnival in Alexandria, Virginia, circa 1967.

The 'Circus Train' kiddie locomotive and a popcorn truck on the carnival midway, with the Ferris wheel behind. Alexandria, Virginia, circa 1967.

1967 · Alexandria, Virginia, United States

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Passers-by seen through the cab of the 'Circus Train' ride at a shopping-centre carnival, Alexandria, Virginia, circa 1967 Super 8 film.

Carnival visitors walk past, framed by the open cab of the 'Circus Train' ride. Alexandria, Virginia, circa 1967.

1967 · Alexandria, Virginia, United States

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Upward tilt across a kiddie train ride and popcorn truck toward the Ferris wheel, Virginia Plaza carnival, Alexandria, circa 1967.

The camera starts to rise from the kiddie train toward the Ferris wheel. Alexandria, Virginia, circa 1967.

1967 · Alexandria, Virginia, United States

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Ferris wheel rising over a kiddie train cab and 'Pop Corn' truck at a travelling carnival in Alexandria, Virginia, circa 1967.

The Ferris wheel takes over the frame above the train cab and popcorn truck. Alexandria, Virginia, circa 1967.

1967 · Alexandria, Virginia, United States

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In 1960 Baltimore home-movie footage, clowns and costumed performers appear on a dim circus stage under bright spotlights.

Clowns and costumed performers gather on a dark circus stage.

1960 · Baltimore, Maryland, United States

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A staged circus act shows an acrobat raised above two performers, with additional costumed figures visible in the background.

An acrobat is held aloft during a circus performance.

1960 · Baltimore, Maryland, United States

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Circus performers in orange and blue costumes appear near a tent-like set piece in grainy 1960 Baltimore home-movie footage.

Performers gather around a tent-like prop during the show.

1960 · Baltimore, Maryland, United States

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A later view of the circus stage shows performers beside a tent-like prop, partly obscured by an audience member in the foreground.

Audience obstruction frames performers near the circus set piece.

1960 · Baltimore, Maryland, United States

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