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BEATTY, Clyde (1903-1965). Wild animal trainer. In 1924 he had the largest bear act in America and he worked with leopards and other large cats. He is known for carrying a whip, chair and 38 caliber blank pistol. He became the chief attraction for Ringling Bros.. In 1935 he started his own circus, made vaudeville appearances, two movies and a book “the Big Cage”. At one time he worked with 40 big cats in a giant center cage. Choice signature and sentiment on a card: “Thanks for asking, Clyde Beatty, Big Cage”...............................................................$85.00
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