Gainesville Community Circus

Creator

Preview

Identifier

20062492

Description

Universal Productions is coming to Gainesville, Texas to film a semi-documentary on the Gainesville Community Circus. The amateur performers keep in shape by practicing all year long, even in their own backyards. Animal trainer, Mrs. Alex Murrell is shown practicing with her singing dog "Dexter." Mrs. Murrell is playing a harmonica as Dexter stands on his back legs and sings. Mrs. Murrell is wearing a plaid blouse, jacket, and trousers.

Archival Date

1947-02-05

Collection Name

Fort Worth Star-Telegram Collection

Collection Number

AR406-6-1927

Original Format

Negatives, Black & White

File Format

JPG

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License

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Subjects

Murrell, Alex (Mrs.); Dexter; Gainesville Community Circus; Circus; Circus performers; Animals; Dogs; Harmonicas; Singing; Music; Jackets