Circus romance and the leap of death under the big top
In a Great American Circus tent Polly, daughter of the troupe, recalls a mother’s death and the man she loves. The story follows Polly, her guardian Muvver Jim, Toby the clown, and Barker the manager as gossip and romance unfold amid the life of performers and the danger of the leap of death stunt.
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Polly
Circus
Bingo
Jim
Toby
Deacon Strong
John Douglas
Ruth
Naomi
Barbarian
Littl
Jin
Littleolle
Aj Rys
Thei Barker
Big Jim
Polly the Circus Pony Dazzles Crowd with Courage
The narrative follows Jim and Toby as Polly, a determined child, conquers fear and climbs into a wagon and onto a Shetland pony. Barker seats Polly near the parade, then Polly shines in the big top dancing gracefully on Bingo’s back as cheers rise from the audience.
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Jim
Toby
Barker
Polly
Bingo
Circus Night Echoes of Past and Promise
In the circus back lot Polly Iris faces tension as the show prepares its final acts. Jim and Toby wrestle guilt over secret gifts while Polly steadies herself for a bold entrance, recalling past stunts and a vow to honor a late sister as the crowd awaits.
Leap of Girl Jim at the Circus Lot
Polly sits in a dressing seat listening as the crowd draft and ad blur. Jim waits outside in a grassy enclosure ringed by tents and wagons. He carries a small leather bow and reflects the outdoor life tied to his circus recollection.
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Jim
Big Jim
Toby
Emerson
Polly
Circus
Circus Life Around the Big Top and Dressing Tent
The scene shows wagons loading under limps and lanterns while performers, animals, and crew move between the dressing tent and the big top. A distant church stands white against blue moonlit hills as Jim lingers with a brown satchel after visiting towns for work.
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Uitation
Jim
Smoke protests split esthetic towns seek less or more factories
A humorous, fragmentary notice cites conflicting views on factory smoke. Some communities demand cleaner air while others seek higher smokestack output as reflected in a quip about misfortune and misadventure, ending with a colorful street voice.
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Poll
Mlle
Eloise
Margaret Mayo
Dodd, Mead and Company
Tim
Vittles
Polly Iris
Monus
Sells Bros
Joe
Jit
Torf
J.a.wiork & Co
Henry
Jane
Harper's Weekly
Timax
Ford
Bradfield Regulator
Atlanta
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