Cuts (rushes, out takes) for story in Colour Pictorial - CP 521 - "Good-bye to the Circus". Cut story is on tape *PM0303*.
Lots of footage not used in cut story.
Various shots of performing animals in a circus show. Animals include elephants, camels and horses. A few humans too including tightrope walkers.
John Chipperfield is seen training a large horse and an elephant.
Southampton Docks. We see preparations for transporting caravans and animals to Africa. Chimp is posed holding a handkerchief. His trainer tries to make him keep his head up. Chimp is led onto the boat by two handlers then given a cigarette to smoke. Hay is loaded onto a boat. Sad looking polar bears are seen in cages. Baby elephants are coaxed out of a trailer.
Various shots of Chipperfield's lorries, animals and foodstuffs being loaded onto the boat. Chimp dressed up in sailor's uniform is posed on deck.
Note: alternative spelling for search purposes - Chipperfields Circus.
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