1927 SHOWBIZ: Circus: Lion tamer Captain Alfred Schneider with lions
February 26, 2026
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0:29Now Playing1927 SHOWBIZ: Circus: Lion tamer Captain Alfred Schneider with lions
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as posted by the channelDate: 26th December 1927
Location: ENGLAND
Source: Reuters Historical News Collection: EMPIRE NEWS NEWSREEL (REUTERS)
SLATE INFORMATION: Friends of High Degree. Captain Schneider shows how friendly he is with many kings of the jungle
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Lion tamer Captain Alfred Schneider surrounded by lions / Schneider fprcing open mouth of lion and placing his head inside / Schneider playing with lions / Schneider opening door of lions cage and letting them out / Schneider taking lion cubs from box and holding them
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