Hatari #8

Hatari-8, a photo by bucklesw1 on Flickr. When an orphan elephant calf is encountered in the bush, Elsa Martinelli volunteers to become its foster mother. (It is alleged that Howard Hawks personally bought Elsa’s safari outfits at a New York department store.)

Hatari #19

Hatari-19, a photo by bucklesw1 on Flickr. Before too long, a third elephant calf has joined Elsa’s “family.” As she leads them to a nearby water hole for a bath, the incidental music heard on the soundtrack is Henry Mancini’s “Baby Elephant Walk” which later became an international hit. (The three little elephants along with some additional animals and their trainer Jan Oelofse, were later flown to Hollywood on board a DC6 to film additional scenes. I believe that one of the calves eventually ended up in the San Diego Zoo, while another one went to the Dubbo Zoo in Australia.)

Hatari #17

Hatari-17, a photo by bucklesw1 on Flickr. Elsa takes time out to hose down her two stepchildren. (Ava Gardner had a somewhat similar scene in MOGAMBO.)

Hatari #18

Hatari-18, a photo by bucklesw1 on Flickr. Elsa takes time out to hose down her two stepchildren. (Ava Gardner had a somewhat similar scene in MOGAMBO.)

From Chic Silber #3

This information comes from the University Of Missouri K C in regards to a first amendment lawsuit before the Supreme Court Somehow I would tend to trust its content Chic Hugo Zacchini (20 October 1898 – 20 October 1975) Hugo Timonte Zacchini Born October 20, 1898 Peru, South America Died October 20, 1975 San Bernardino, California Occupation Daredevil and Artist, Sculpter, Taught Art in Chaffey College Interpreter to as many as 11 languages Spouse Elsa Gertrude Walker Zacchini Children- Hugo Anthony Zacchini, Patchay "Pat" Zacchini Grandchildren- Hugo Waladomo Anthony Zacchini, Tabatha Diane Zacchini Crabtree, Patrick Eugene Zacchini

Hatari #9

Hatari-9, a photo by bucklesw1 on Flickr. Elsa Martinelli, assisted by Gerard Blair, Valentin de Vargas, Hardy Kruger and Michele Girardon attempt to feed the little calf using a hollow piece of bamboo.