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  2. Flying trapeze - Wikipedia

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    The flying trapeze is a specific form of the trapeze in which a performer jumps from a platform with the trapeze so that gravity makes the trapeze swing. The performance was invented in 1859 by a Frenchman named Jules Léotard , who connected a bar to some ventilator cords above the swimming pool in his father's gymnasium in Toulouse , France .

  3. Trapeze (film) - Wikipedia

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    Trapeze is a 1956 American circus film directed by Carol Reed and starring Burt Lancaster, Tony Curtis and Gina Lollobrigida. The film is based on Max Catto 's 1950 novel The Killing Frost , with an adapted screenplay written by Liam O'Brien .

  4. The Daring Young Man on the Flying Trapeze (song) - Wikipedia

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    The lyrics were based on the phenomenal success of trapeze artist Jules Léotard, for whom the one-piece dancer's garment was named. [1] The following century, the song inspired the 1934 short story The Daring Young Man on the Flying Trapeze by William Saroyan. The film Man on the Flying Trapeze came out in 1935, starring W. C. Fields and Mary ...

  5. Man on the Flying Trapeze - Wikipedia

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    Man on the Flying Trapeze (UK title: The Memory Expert) [2] is a 1935 American comedy film starring W. C. Fields as a henpecked husband who experiences a series of misadventures while taking a day off from work to attend a wrestling match. As with his other roles of this nature, Fields is put-upon throughout the film, but triumphs in the end.

  6. Jules Léotard - Wikipedia

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    Jules Léotard (French:; 1 August 1838 – 16 August 1870) was a French acrobatic performer and aerialist who developed the art of trapeze.He also created and popularized the one-piece gym wear that now bears his name and inspired the 1867 song "The Daring Young Man on the Flying Trapeze", sung by George Leybourne.

  7. Terry Cavaretta - Wikipedia

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    She initially gained prominence as a member of "The Flying Cavarettas," a teen trapeze group formed with sisters Kandy, Maureen, Molli, and brother Jimmy Cavaretta.The Flying Cavarettas gained widespread media attention in the 1960s and 70s, appearing on shows like The Ed Sullivan Show and The Hollywood Palace, and were recognized by Queen Elizabeth II following a performance in London.

  8. List of Fetch! with Ruff Ruffman episodes - Wikipedia

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    Rosario, Nina, and Bridget are given clues to decipher a secret map through one of Colorado's oldest caves. They have to search the cave for geological objects that will help them uncover hidden objects in the cave. Madi is challenged to learn the flying trapeze. Meanwhile, Willie and Mike stayed in Studio G.

  9. List of animated short films - Wikipedia

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    The Man on the Flying Trapeze: United States Traditional Animation Mickey's Steam Roller: United States Traditional Animation The Miller's Daughter: United States Traditional Animation The Old Pioneer: United States Traditional Animation The Owl and the Pussycat: United States Traditional Animation The Parrotville Fire Department: United States