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A Blast From the Past: 21 Photos of the Circus in the ‘40s and ‘50s

Throughout the 1940s and 1950s, crowds gathered around the country at the sound of one phrase: "The circus is coming to town." Complete with skilled aerialists, talented clowns, and even the occasional guest performance from stars like Marlene Dietrich and Marilyn Monroe, the big top was the place to be. Just take a look at these high-flying, face-painting photos from those storied decades. 


From a trapeze artist completing her act to the smoke breaks that made it all possible, here are 21 photos of what a trip to the circus looked like in the '40s and '50s. 

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