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The Old-time Circus has been revived, under the big top, and is playing in Metro through Thursday

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The Old-time Circus has been revived, under the big top, and is playing in Metro through Thursday

Date7/27/1975

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Lennon, Frank (photographer)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

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Original Toronto Star caption: The Old-time Circus has been revived; under the big top; and is playing in Metro through Thursday. Wally Naughtin's bears - billed in old-time style as a brilliant bevy of bright; brainy bears dance; clow and ride a motorcycle around the ring. It's the Circus Vargas; from California; playing in Scarborough.

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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives

CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive

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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0004662F

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