Circus In Training (1957)

Chessington Zoo, Chessington, Surrey. C, U of a clown putting on makeup. Behind him we see various circus performers going through their training routines. Seen in training are: clowns, acrobats, a female juggler, performing dogs and a dancing horse. One man bounces on a trampoline then the clown does some comedy bouncing. Lots of the circus performers are related, the featured clown Bill Thompson is the brother of the girl riding the horse June Thompson. They are both the children of the ringmaster Bill Thompson Senior. C, U of Bill Thompson in his ringmaster s outfit giving June some instruction. High angle shot of performers practising their art. C, Us of the female juggler who balances on a wobbly board whilst she juggles. She wears a bikini type outfit the weather looks freezing. C, U of performing dog Bruce walking on his hind legs another dog has a go. Intercut with shots of the clowns practising a routine are shots of children watching. One of the clowns is called Frank the Tramp