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Sunday, August 29, 2010
From Chic Silber
Posted by Buckles at 8/29/2010 12:36:00 PM
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Posted by Buckles at 8/29/2010 12:36:00 PM
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Chic,
You seemed surprised that Morris Costumes is still in business. Today, Phil Morris probably has the largest wholesale costume business in the world. You should see his catalog - the size of a phone book.
And by the way, Lou Foldes was the juggler in the 1945 "Carousel"
Bill Karlton
P.S.
Always enjoy your comments
Thanks Bill it's just that I
hadn't heard anything regarding
Phillip or his shop in 25 years
Just shows that I'm out of the
loop & assumed it was gone
Is Phil still running it
The old major N Y costume shops
are long gone & they have been
replaced by several smaller but
excellent detail shops
Now I'm expecting someone to tell
me that Johhny Canole is still
selling cars & trucks in Altoona
or that Judge Leland Enzor is
still taking care of vehicle
registrations in Andalusia
HIYA CHIC,
All Phil's family works at the huge main headquarters and he is definitely the final word.
I talked to him last week.
Best time to reach him is at night.
Yes, Johnny Canole is still selling trailers and everyone in the circus business has Alabama license tags.
"Those were the days my friend"
"We thought they'd never end"
Obviously some didn't
Thanks Frank
Didn't Phil start out as an
Illusionist before he had the shop
Chic,
Phil Morris did magic in his own "Ghost Shows" which he toured for many years, but gorilla suits had a major impact on his career.
I think it was 1968, when he and I went to Florida to deliver a suit he manufactured to the Royal American carnival which was building a "Girl to Gorilla" show. We then went to Sarasota, where Phil worked out a deal to furnish shows for Bill English's promotions. Phil then needed wardrobe for these shows, so we went to see Max Weldy, where Phil bought a lot of used Ringling costumes. (I even bought a few myself). With these costumes and his manufacturing of ape suits during the "Girl to Gorilla" show boom, he had the nucleus for building the hugely successful Morris Costume Company.
Bill Karlton
The car lot remains but the contents have changed considerably. Just knowing people remember him 30+ years after his death is impressive to me.
Johnny Canole was very kind & he
helped many folks & shows with all
kinds of transportation needs
which explains to me why he is
remembered by some of us elders
Chic,
Back in the mid 70's it seemed like every trailer/pickup on the lot was about 50/50, half Canole financed and half Sharp.
Wade Burck
Chic, we also still have Southern Imports here in Houston.
Thanks mous but who's the WE
Please sign your name
You can without signing up
I'm sure many of us would like
to know who all the anonies are
The subject of old costume shops came up and the Houston Chronicle did a nice story this last Saturday (10/23/10)about Milton Frost(age 95)and his son Micky(70) still running Southern Imports in Houston,Tx. Southern Imports has been in business from about 1915 and Milton started to work there in 1938. Milton broke his hip last year and has to use a walker, but still enjoys going to work.
p.j.
I am Johnny Canole's granddaughter. I was one of the youngest and did not know him in the same way as my older sisters. It is really nice to know he was a good man who was respected by those he did buisness with. My mother is also amazed by the comments I have shared with her. Thank you.
I had just 'googled' my late grandfather, John Henry Canole and was surprized to find this recent exchange. I have been searching the basement and am planning to make a donation of some of his artifacts to the Showman's Club and Museum in Gibsonton, Fla.
signed, the youngest grandchild, Paul
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