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Super Balancers (1933)

Good footage of a motorcycle stunt team in action.

Jackson And Blake (1933)

Two comics (one blacked up) make jokes, play a tune and sing a song.

Variety Show In Germany (1946)

German newsreel item - circus acrobats do hair-raising tightrope act.

Dancer (1930-1939)

A dancer shows us a bit of tap and a bit of acrobatics.

Entertaining The Troops (1939)

Footage of cinema projectors being loaded into a van bound for the from...

Tarrant Bailey (1939)

Tarrant Bailey plays lively tunes on the banjo.

Chita (1931)

'Chita' the dancer, show off her skills on stage.

Hogs Norton - Trailer (1943)

In the battle for fuel, the order is, cease firing - says comedian Gillie...

Use Your Electricity By The Clock - Trailer (1948)

Ministry of Information film urging people to...

Louise Browne (1933)

Exhibition dance by Louise Browne "the human top".

Something For The Youngsters (1933)

A man plays with big bubbles and wire shapes.

Marionettes (1939)

Puppeteers put on a clever marionette show. Australia.

Mariora Issue Title - Making Good (1939)

Footage of lady juggler Mariora giving a demonstration of...

Tania (1942)

Tania plays a selection of songs on the piano.

Emilio (1947)

Accordionist Emilio performs on set that looks like city street at night.

Quick Quiz (1944)

Quiz game where everyday objects are mimicked by woman's hand.

George Formby - Sings "Maginot Line" - 1940 (1940)

George Formby sings again - this time "Maginot...

Marilyn Monroe In Korea (1954)

Actress Monroe woos troops in Korea. Good

Gymnast Artistry In Hungary (1965)

A group of Finnish girls perform gymnastic artistry

Clown With Small Children (1972)

Two clowns put on a clowning workshop for children during their school...

Shadowgraphy (1931)

Duplicate of item in PT 067 - see separate record for details.

Zoo Babies (1955)

New additions at London Zoo

Dennis Hoey (1930)

The singer Dennis Hoey sings "Will she be waiting up ?".

Griff The Bubble King (1931)

Griff the clown demonstrates his balancing skills with a small lamp.

Famous Parisian Clubs And Cabarets No. 2 (1933)

Dancing girls in transparent skirts entertain diners...

Stepping Out (1933)

Chorus girls do a tap dance before a huge swanky audience at the Paris Opera Great...

Rehearsal Time (1933)

The 'Juggling Demons' perform on the beach at Southsea, Hampshire.

The Whip Cracker (1933)

Champion whip cracker Jim Ashton demonstrates his skills.

Just A Balancer (1935)

Good story of the tightrope walker Con Colleano demonstrating his skills on the...

Jack Simpson (1935)

Xylophonist Jack Simpson entertains us with a rhythmic tune on the vibes.

Rabello - Juggling Wizardry (1936)

Talented juggler Rabello shows his balancing and juggling skills.

One Wheel Wizards (1936)

Cyclists perform various stunts on their bicycles in Vienna, Austria.

Teddy Brown (1936)

Teddy Brown plays "Buffoon" on his xylophone with piano accompaniment.

Wheel Wizardry (1936)

Men and boys do clever balancing tricks on unicycles and bicycles.

The Famous Wallendas (1937)

Amazing acrobatic stunts on the high wire performed by the famous Wallendas.

Meet Louise! (1938)

Louise Maxim entertains us with some juggling tricks.

Ma Fu (1939)

Chinese juggler Ma Fu spins a metal gong on the end of a pole and his finger.

The Four Spallas (1940)

Acrobatic act The Four Spallas show us several skilful balancing postures.

Gracie Home (1943)

Gracie Fields returns to her home town from America.

Gracie Fields Arrives In Brisbane (1945)

Gracie Fields arrives to Brisbane, Australia.

Performing Dogs (1947)

A Middlesex dog owner shows of the tricks he has taught his pets.

Gert & Daisy On War Savings (1942)

Great story takes us to the east end where Gert and Daisy encourage...

Chevalier States His Case (1944)

Entertainer Maurice Chevalier makes a speech denying he toured...

Dispatch From Tomtopia (1946)

Comedian Tommy Handley opens a new youth centre in Ashford, Kent.

Sandy Macpherson (1939)

Footage of Sandy Macpherson playing the organ.

London Beware - Other Items Share This Title (1946)

John Parsons interviews Italian tenor Benjamin...

The Panto Gets Ready (1946)

Bertram Montague prepares for a pantomime in Oxford.