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Photograph was edited for publication purposes Photograph caption dated April 5, 1962 reads "Betty Fox performs an intricate acrobatic stunt 260 feet above the ground at Hollywood's Knickerbocker Hotel to announce the arrival of the International Super Circus at the Los Angeles Sports Arena April 12. The camera catches her leaping from a pedestal atop the hotel roof while a cluster of buildings threaten from below. Proceeds from opening night of the circus will be used to support the Thalians in their projects for mentally retarded children. The dancer and her partner, Benny Fox, are a noted sky-dancing team."
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Fox, Betty Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith, inc Knickerbocker Hotel (Hollywood, Los Angeles, Calif.) Women--California--Los Angeles Circus performers--California--Los Angeles Dancers--California--Los Angeles Office buildings--California--Hollywood (Los Angeles) Commercial buildings--California--Hollywood (Los Angeles) Stores & shops--California--Hollywood (Los Angeles) Central business districts--California--Hollywood (Los Angeles) Signs and signboards--California--Hollywood (Los Angeles) Storefronts--California--Los Angeles Hotels--California--Hollywood (Los Angeles) Jumping--California--Los Angeles Sashes (Clothing)--California--Los Angeles Roofs--California--Los Angeles Costumes Hollywood (Los Angeles, Calif.) Panoramic views Valley Times Collection photographs
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