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Emmett Kelly : the greatest clown on earth / Donald McManus.
In the early 1900s, the circus was one of the most popular forms of entertainment in America, and the most popular act was the clown. When the Great Depression caused many Americans to lose their jobs, Emmett Kelly decided to ba a different type of clown--a sad=faced clown who reminded people of their struggles. His character, Weary Willie, inspired people to keep going during hard times. He became the most famous clown in the world.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781612481203
- Physical Description: 48 pages: illustrations (some color) ; 26 cm.
- Publisher: Kirksville, MO : Truman State University Press ; 2014.
Content descriptions
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Formatted Contents Note: | Early years in Cabool, Missouri -- Emmett the young artist -- Discovering Weary Willie -- The big time and a big fire -- The Greatest Show on Earth -- Legacy: Emmett and Willie. |
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| Subject: | Kelly, Emmett, 1898-1979 > Juvenile literature. Ringling Brothers Barnum and Bailey Combined Shows. Clowns. > Great depression and hard times. |
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- 30 of 30 copies available at Missouri Evergreen. (Show)
- 1 of 1 copy available at Montgomery City Public.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montgomery City Public Library | J 921 KEL (Text) | 31927000025708 | Juvenile Nonfiction | Available | - |
Emmett Kelly : The Greatest Clown on Earth
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Emmett Kelly : The Greatest Clown on Earth
In the early 1900s, the circus was one of the most popular forms of entertainment in America, and one of the most popular circus acts was the clown. White-faced clowns in bright costumes made adults and children laugh with their silly antics. When the Great Depression caused many Americans to lose their jobs, Emmett Kelly decided to be a different type of clown -- a sad-faced clown who reminded people of their struggles, but still made them laugh. His clown character, Weary Willie, inspired people to keep going during hard times. Because his clown character made people laugh and helped them with their troubles, Emmett Kelly became the most famous clown in the world.
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