Storyville

Season 20 Episode 1: The Golden Age of Circus: The Show of Shows

Roll up, roll up for an unforgettable experience! This film tells the story of itinerant circus performers, cabaret acts and vaudeville and fairground attractions. Rarities and never-before-seen footage of fairgrounds, circus entertainment, freak shows, variety performances, music hall and seaside entertainment are chronicled from the 19th and 20th centuries. Featuring early shows that wowed the world and home movies of some of the greatest circus families.

Genre:

Documentary

Seasons:

30

Episodes:

764

Quality:

HD

Status:

Returning Series

First Air:

1997

IMDb:

7.6