Sunday, February 03, 2013

1948 Cole Bros. Circus #49



Is he really using that finger to dab on makeup or to let the cameraman know how he felt about being filmed? (I doubt that he received any extra $$$ compensation for appearing in this scene.)


1 comments:

Bud said...

( with out being argumentative )

This is NOT realy so uncommon as the Middle Finger has a very good ballance & control ( for many ) depending on the Makeups Design , Which Color & the Clowns abilities
and
CLOWN ALLEY's been a respectfully

" TABOO RELM to ALL OUTSIDERS "

In general IT IS a Dressing Area !
and
"IT" often HOUSES THE PROPS that many Clowns like to Keep Private , IF NOT SECRET , as to there WORKINGS & or INVENTIVENESS !

SO ;
to have someone you've never seen before " Filming You " while your IN TRANSITION of Getting Dressed !
WELL - - - - -

One might think during This Era ;
THIS IMAGERY / SEQUINCE
WOULD HAVE BEEN EDDITED