American Masters - Vaudeville

Greg Palmer, writer; Ben Vereen, narrator

released: 1997 Nov 26   duration: 2:01:19

Documentary. American Masters, Season 12, Episode 2, Vaudeville, aired November 26, 1997. Using film clips and photos, the art and history of vaudeville (1890-1930s) is illustrated.

At 23:55, 2 foot jugglers are seen for 9 seconds.

At 33:53, brief clips are shown of W.C. Fields juggling 3 balls in the 1925 silent movie Sally of the Sawdust and juggling 4 balls in the 1915 silent movie Pool Sharks.

The entire documentary may be seen here.


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