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31 comments:
I sure wish my Mom was still around as she would get a kick out of these photos. I sure heard a lot of stories about the Cole show while she took me to school. We would get caught by the morning train in the old Cole show winter quarters in Rochester In.. She would tell of the office catching on fire, a two story brick building also one of the big barns. Adolph Del Bosq I remember well, I was asking my brother what his wifes name was. I know she was a Repensky and I remember there daughter Clara. He once worked a while for Roy Rogers, he had an liberty act of Triggers Palomino Horses A real nice semi rig also Glen Randell another horse trainer. We showed a lot of fairs with this act, also at the same time the Alberto Zoppi riding act featuring that famous cry, Where is Cucillo!
Jimmy, I didn't realize there was a Roy Rogers liberty horse act. Do you or anybody have any photo's? I'll bet it was a beauty. Wade Burck
It was deplorable. We worked with the Roy Rogers Palominos when they were featured with the Beatty Show in Palisades Park and presented by Glen Randle.
Rex had taken their elephants to Comack so Oscar Cristiani and I were hired to finish out the date.
If that liberty act had one more guy standing around the ring they could have all joined hands.
Out of desperation they recruited Andre Fox, who was on the show, to try to get them to do something, to no avail.
The best part of the act was Randle in front of the horses in a lawn chair answering the towner's questions. Not many escaped.
I later heard that later in Philadelphia, the horses screwed out of the ring, went down town and one got hit by a street car.
I believe Mr. Del Bosq had SERANADO, THE MUSICAL HORSE that played a rack of musical bells.
A legend in our business had this prop in his garage when I layed over with our ponies about 7 years ago (the famous Wal-Mart PONIES--always low prices-- not to be confused with the Roy Rogers liberty horses).
Also, this legend spoke, with great respect, about Mr. John Smith in the above photo.
Oh, Mr. Legend, can you confirm any of this?
My friend dear Adolph. He was married to Mary and she was either a cousin of the Loyal-REp. family and she and Adolph came here with them as part of their acts. She did a nice foot juggling act for years. He was the chief horse trainer on Cole in, I believe 39-40-41. On that movie short about Cole he can be seen working 16 palominoes. He also worked liberty on RBBB in display with his dear friend Rudy Rudynoff. He trained the musical horse "Seranado" and spent many years around Glenn Randall [Roy Rogers trainer] Yes he was the behind the scenes guy in regard to Randals circus acts and at times Roy himself presented the eight palomino liberty act. I am aware of BUCKLES IN regard to the horses
[cont.] and in defense of Adolph, they had always worked rodeos with a rong rope and not in a tent, whatever, but it was an embarrasment and too bad as he was a top drawer trainer. His Seranado act was co-presented by beautiful daughter Clara dancing with the horse in a high display on long lines. Both had great showmanship. I would work with them at Di8sneyland Mickey Mouse Circus and then two seasons with Gil Gray and we all became lifelong friends and in fact hisw family requested me todo his eulogy hre at St. Marthas. Incidentally I did the eulogy here for Charles Moroski as well, among others. Adolph was a hyper temperment person with a great sense of humour and very compassionate. I always called him Seranado's trainer, Tornado.
Yes I do have the bells ad wish I could have taken time to use them. Great people, Adolph, Mary and Clara Delbosq. Incidentally, On Gil Gray Adolph contracted pneumonia aqnd I would work the act with Clara for at least a week, and didn't mess up too bad.
Many moons ago I had six Cole Bros. elephants from Peru on the Texas dates. Everyone can recall the corridoor leading into the back door of Will Rogers coliseum in Ft. Worth where the elephants stablede and how cold it could get when a "norther" hit.
Both greats Adolph and Jorgen Cristiansen were appearing there with their acts and at night after the show I coulde join them in Jorgen's living comptmt. for some sprits, cheese etc. What a thrill for me.
Anyway the elephant Tessie got to shaking real bad. Inexperienced as I was I was at a loss. I told Adolph and he went with me to get Bob Atterbury to let us chain the elephant up in the end ring where it was warm and not drafty. Bob grudgingly agreed and the Adolph got out his gallon can of "Giles Horse tonic", soaked it in bread, we got it in Tessie and everything came out fine. Gre3at Memories.
i was in palisades park before buckles -- i was on sells and gray advancce and a firstie doing whatever was needed that i could do. all these years, i was wondering what the big deal about the roy rogers horses was, since roy rogers wasn't there and i thought the act paled in comparison with the rest of the show. (la Norma, flying gaonas and also their trampoline act, freddie and ortans canestrelli, alberto zoppe dogs and so many more) now, i finally know, after reading buckles comments, i wasn't the only one underwhelmed. this was also the first wallenda date after the fall, with karl, herman and gunther.
I must confess I not only could not remember Mrs.Del Bosq's name, also Seranado the horse. I new it was not Capt.H.s Starlet Night.
Once upon a time they had a toy semi from Roy Rogers and Trigger. Getting to see the real rig was quite a thrill as a kid but I guess I am not as big a fan as I thought. I found it on E-Bay. It was over a C,note.
I wonder what was the last year the Triggers were on tour?
Buckles,
I know you held class on "First of Mays" and "First of May S.O.B's." I hope you can do one on Pro ra-tee and prorata potata also a "Larry". In my circus lingo book I looked up the saying "I been to collage". It states a circus person who can read with access to a dictionary.
I however feel I should inform the elders on the fact that there is a fine line between the use of the saying of "That's the worst thing I have ever seen" and "Deplorable".
"Mr Del Bosq, was a friend, also I am a fan of Roy Rogers. I have been known to make animal men sweat by walking around their bull trucks and shaking my head. This in no way is a threat but I also do motor homes and puck-ups. Just ask Larry Dean.
P.S.However Adolph would have agreed with you in regards to Mr.Randell
Does anybody have any pictures of this liberty act and the rig? I would sure be interested in seeing them. Pictures of Glen Randall not necessary. We've probably seen hundred's of him and Cass Ole' already. Speaking of funeral's, Roy Roger's was to deliver the eulogy at Glen's funeral, but had to cancel, as his wife, Dale had a heart attact the day before. Thank's Wade Burck
JIMMY,I believe you have been misinformed. Glenn and Adolph remained lifelong friends and valued their friendship over the years. Glenn got Adolph a training job with Gene Autry ranch in probably Adolphs last position as a trainer-presenter and due to his age and some other discontent, it was not favorable. In retirement here in a small home [he lived into his nineties] and suffered Alzheimers and was quite trying on Mary, but she had support of the Loyal sisters and friends until his passing and then she would move to Ft. Worth with Clara and passed on. But with Glenn and Lynne Randall thet remained in contact and at the times I would see Glenn he always spoke highly of Adolph and we would laugh about his idiocyncrasies..They both helped each other in various ways and bonded over the years.
I remember the movie "jupitors darling" on location and they used chariot teams in the movie and much to my surprise Adolph showed up,hat, boots and all as a "wrangler" on the set. Glenn had the X on horses and wagons and was a very good friend of George Emerson.
Glenn did the great chariot races in "Ben Hur" and "Quo Vadis" and I believe invented the breakaway chariots. He retained them and brought them to Arabian Nights dinner theatre here in Florida when he did all of the fabulous training of the horses with picked young capable assistants and they are still in use here and always an exciting high spot in the performance. Glenn was quite a guy and so ways Adolph.
Glenn and his son, Corky, who also became one of Hollywoods top horse men were responsible of the training of the "black stallion" of book and movie fame and Glenn also trained the "Black Stallion" as the hit of "Arabian Nights" here in Florida and the Routine was nothing short of fabulous. During ensuing years they have had some other Black Stallions, But none the equal of Glenn. Author Leanard Farly [he wrote the book and had the copyright] was a big fan of Glenn. Incidentally, he trained all types of horses into his eighties. He is revered by all who knew him well including the Rogers. I am pleased that I knew him and Adolpho quite well. Thanks.
Johnny, I second your comment about the "Black Stallion", in the early Arabian Night's production's. It was spectacular. You wern't a true horseman, unless it left a lump in your throut. On the subject of working fair's and circus', It is one of the reason's I respect and marveled at Don and JoAnn Anderson and their Texas White Horse Troup. They would do a fair with a "rope ring", then bring two act's into a Hamid date. Their rig was also unique with a pull out manager, when they stopped for the night. Wade Burck
The last time I saw Mr.& Mrs. Adolph along with my mother would have been around winter 79-80. I was in Venice a couple of weeks at rehearsals and had a relative opening on RBBB that year. Also I stopped by to visit Buckles. He had just returned home from RBBB. Never the less, returning to the fairs played way back when, with the Roy Rogers liberty act, my mother was rumored to have had a few things in common with the Loyal Repensky troupe and you can probably guess, Mr.Adolph was over at my family's trailer a lot during these dates.
Speaking of neat equine things, a Mr.Bob Grub, years ago had a liberty horse act on the Sells Bros Tent show in the early 60,s and when the prop truck got boosted, he worked the act with out a ring curb. I was impressed. He told me he had done it before but wouldn't want to do it over a week or so. Also I can remember a Vasconcello. The Count had a neat black horse that was kinda impressive but I am not very knowledgeable about such things. Quite a while ago I recall seeing a liberty horse routine that I thought was real sharp. A horse trainer seated next to me heard my comments and said, "You know that guy who is "breaking" those horses is not all that good. If he didn't practice all the time, he would never be able to keep them doing that routine!" Yes, he was serious. Oh heck I almost forgot,
P.S. Johnny not misinformed and my hearing was quite good back then. Also in regards to Mr.Randall, let's not forget one can get out of ones element and that damn saying "The show must go on".
DelBosq had bells / chimes for Seranado? Are those bells available for sale?! I'd love to have 'em!!
Yes, we have the bells. My daughter Heidi has them in storage and maybe someday we will re-create this great act. I know in detail memory the entire act. Annoucement, music, routine, etc. I was very close with Mary and Adolph and he got pneumonia one season and I worked the act with daughter Clara for a week or so, Was a big thrill for me to work an excellent long-line horse. For finale he popped a "capriole" and the a hind leg pivot and straight hind leg walk out of the ring. The bells had been bought a couple times before we got them and somebody had reworked the frame putting upright supports right where tyhe bells hung on a strap, so in order to do the act the original frame would have to be put back. Adolph had all kinds of canvas bag-covers when taking the frame apart and it was a pain. Also had waterproof cover for them when set up. But it was a great act with marvelous presentation by Adolph and Clara. One of a kind.
Adolf is my great uncle. I only had the pleasure of meeting him and his daughter, Clara once when I was very young. My maternal grandmother, Magdalena (Adolf's sister) was also a dancer/acrobat horse rider in Hamburg, Germany. She left the circus upon marrying and moved to Italy. I would so love to find out more about my wonderful heritage if anyone could share.
Hello Alcuest. I have a (bad) digital photo of the Delbosqs and Seranado but know where the original is. You might be able to arrange to get a good copy of it. If you're interested. Comment here and I'll get a notification. Cheers.
Thank you! I also have a picture of Clara with Seranado, I would be very interested in seeing the photo!
hy i am timothy delbosq noun as timm,
adolf is also my great uncle ,asfar as I
know one of four children,
3 brothers one sister. ohws farther was a big french clowen lived and died in berlin
if eany one knows moor pleas contact me.
Timm,
As far as I know, the Adolph Delbosq siblings were of course Magdalene (She left the circus in Italy and lived in Naples, she had four children, Margherita, Rossana, Roberto and Rosa Delbosq, as she never married; Margherita was my grandmother), John or Gianni (he was lions trainer and was also bited to an arm by them), Luisa (she worked on a ship as waitress) and Clorinda (in the circus too).
I didn't understand the name of of the big french clown you mentioned, was he the Adolph's father? If so, what else do you know about him?
Do you know if Alfred Rudolf Delbosq was Adolph's cousin? Do you know his father name?
Thanks in advance for each memory you'll want to share with us!
Barbara Di Pietro
Yes you are correct Adolph was my grandfather.Sernado not only played music he danced as well rumba somba and could count enjoyed an occasional beer. He trained Champion Gene Autrys horse as well.His last name is spelled Delbosq
You are correct. Adolph&Maria Delbosq are my grandparents.Im Carol Wolfgong Clara's daughter.
Thank you for your words about my Nonno grandfather Adolph.&glen as a matter of fact my mother Clare & Lynn Randle went on vacation together in the 90s.
Wait a minute I'm Adolphs granddaughter Carol. I wasn't aware I had blood relatives on my .others side of family.Please contact me carolmariewolfgong1@gmail.com
me too Clara's my mother
I'm Carol Wolfgong Adolph Delbosq is my grandfather.hello I wasn't aware I had blood relatives on my mammas side of family.contant me at carolmariewolfgong1@gmail.com
Adolph was my grandfather
please contact me I am just discovering family I didn't know about carolmariewolfgong1@gmail.com
So exciting to read all the comments here. My name is Katharina, I am living in Hamburg, Germany. My grandmother's name was Josette Delbosqu, she was the daughter of Charly Delbosqu, as I understand a brother of Adolph. Timm, I think you may have met my grandmother many years ago? I did some family reasearch over the years. I am not sure that I got everything right. But the following is my understanding so far, a bit confusing because everyone seems to be called either Alfred or Adolph ...
Louis Alfred, born 1847 in Bordeaux, married to Josefine Krembser. The famous french clown, Timm mentioned.
They had at least 5 children. Among them one Adolph (born 1871 in Dresden) and one Alfred (born 1876 in Munich). Alfred must have been your grandfather, Timm?
Adolph had at least four children: THE Adolph - Adolph Alfred - (born 1896 in Manchester), who came to the US with the Loyal troupe, married to Maria, daughter Clara. And my great grandfather Heinrich Karl (called Charly), born 1898 in Würzburg. Luisa, who worked as a ship waitress and Magdalena (or Madelaina in one document). I wasn't aware that there were more siblings (as mentioned a John and a Clorina). Which makes me question if I am correct about everything else. But I have gathered some documents over the years. Birth certificates (Adolph Alfred's and Magdalena's for example), naturalization certificates for Alfred (to England) and Adolph Alfred (to the US), death certificates (Louis Alfred's).
I am happy to shary any material I have. And if anyone is interested in sharing information, please get in contact: katharinadornhoefer@web.de
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