Montage of vintage scenes showing the Ringling Brothers Barnum and Bailey circus in the United States. Scenes of circus tents being erected. Circus train in background with Barnum Bailey lettering seen on it. Aerial view of the "Big Top" circus tents. A strapped small dog moves on grass. Men sit outside tents and animal wagons are seen in the background. A woman climbs a horse. Men and women in costumes and animals move in a circus parade. Views of circus performing bears, giraffes, elephants, horses, dogs. Acrobatic artists perform on the trapeze. Dancers and performers in costume. Man crosses tightrope bouncing along on his head. A man on a trampoline. Two clowns in conversation.

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