The Clyde Beatty Circus came to town on April 2, 1953, and right from the first clang of a cymbal, the clowns were acting up. Here's one doing an impromptu dance with a lady he selected from the pleased crowd. The circus will continue until April 12 at Washington and Hill Streets.
Clyde Beatty-Cole Bros. Circus Spectators--California--Los Angeles Clowns--California--Los Angeles Circus--California--Los Angeles Los Angeles Evening Herald Express photographs Herald-Examiner Collection photographs
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