Boswell Wilkie Circus times in South Africa, the circus announced that the touring side would stop. Their final performance was on 13 October in Alberton, Gauteng. The circus then moved to Randvaal. The circus continued to perform just for corporate functions and Christmas parties. The below is a post from their website as a last good bye: It is with great sadness that the Wilkie family have to announce that after many years of the Big top standing on the Boswell Wilkie Circus farm in Randvaal, the beloved Big Top, that holds so many precious memories for those young and old, will be
The Big Circus going to produce and direct for Columbia and intended to have parts for 40 stars, similar to how he made "The Story of Mankind". He wound up making the film for Allied Artists. Filming started in January 1959 at the MGM studios. Allen was interested in making "an exciting colourful show - something the public can't see on television." Filming took place in early 1959. Famed circus performer Barbette served on the film as a consultant. The Big Circus The Big Circus is a 1959 film starring Victor Mature as a circus owner struggling with financial trouble and a murderous