{"product_id":"vintage-photo-clyde-beatty-circus-1951-press-picture-cbs-los-angeles-ca-8-x-10","title":"Clyde Beatty Circus 1951 Press Photo CBS Los Angeles California 8 x 10","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"72\" data-end=\"240\"\u003eThis 1951 press photograph shows Clyde Beatty of the Clyde Beatty Circus posed beside a circus tent, issued in connection with CBS promotion in Los Angeles, California.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"242\" data-end=\"781\"\u003eClyde Beatty was one of the most recognized American circus performers of the mid-twentieth century, known for his lion and tiger acts and for sustaining the traditional big-top format during a period of increasing media competition. Circus promotion during this era frequently intersected with radio and early television appearances, particularly in major markets such as Los Angeles. Press photographs were distributed to newspapers and broadcasters to reinforce public recognition of the performer and to advertise upcoming engagements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"783\" data-end=\"1326\"\u003eThe image features Beatty standing in front of a canvas tent wall, dressed in light-colored attire with a wide belt and pith-style helmet, holding a training crop at his side. The composition is formal and publicity-oriented, with the tent structure forming a dark backdrop that isolates the subject. The reverse includes notations referencing Clyde Beatty and CBS in Los Angeles, dated 1951, confirming its function as a press-issued promotional photograph. The 8 x 10 format is consistent with standard mid-century press distribution prints.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1328\" data-end=\"1615\"\u003eThe item shown in the listing is the exact item the collector will receive. We have tens of thousands of items to choose from. Shipping will always be combined or refunded to save you as much money as possible. Please contact us with any questions, or visit our store page for specifics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1617\" data-end=\"1642\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Everything Ephemera","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52798948147384,"sku":"20250618 RED BOX","price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0939\/8740\/6008\/files\/57_b176ed94-45e4-4339-ad7b-faf5beb8e722.jpg?v=1770767564","url":"https:\/\/everythingephemera.com\/products\/vintage-photo-clyde-beatty-circus-1951-press-picture-cbs-los-angeles-ca-8-x-10","provider":"Everything Ephemera","version":"1.0","type":"link"}