CWM FM 102
This film was preserved through a grant from the
National Film Preservation Fund
National Film Preservation Fund
Original Format: 16mm-SILENT-Black & White, 275 feet
Running Time: 10 minutes, 31 seconds Creator: Tom Scaperlanda Title: Christy Bros. Circus: Street Parade and Winter Quarters, ca.1930 Summary description in order of appearance: Winter quarters-Zebras outside in pens Two zebras in outside ring Dogs in outdoor training Zebras in pens Cage wagons Elephants pulling wagons Overall panning of train scene and training quarters Two headed snake Indoor lion trainin (dark) Unknown section (very dark film) Young tiger cub Panning tents Lion and tiger Cages Blacksmith shop and wagons Dog wagon outside of big top Parade scene - flags, America Wagon, cage wagons No. 69 and No. 71, camels Elephants with banners, No. 72 calliope wagon Midway-panning of side show, marquee, bannerline Backyard-Spec, horses, performers Arena-lions Backyard, No.87 wagon Panning of overall Training Quarters Train scene-Stock car being painted Elephants in outdoor train at training quarters Loading wagons on flat cars Six horses and one elephant pulling wagon out or rut Train scene-wagons and cross cages loaded Overall panning of winter quarters |