This film captures Billy Smart's Circus, its arrival into town, and the grand circus perfomance at Queen's Hall in Leeds. The film opens with a parade down Blossom Street in York, turning at the Windmill Pub and heading towards the train station.  The parade contunies near the Knavesmire and Racecourse.  It features lively circus performers and clowns, and many exotic animals including tigers, monkeys, and camels. After the parade, the real performance begins that night at...

This film captures Billy Smart's Circus, its arrival into town, and the grand circus perfomance at Queen's Hall in Leeds. The film opens with a parade down Blossom Street in York, turning at the Windmill Pub and heading towards the train station.  The parade contunies near the Knavesmire and Racecourse.  It features lively circus performers and clowns, and many exotic animals including tigers, monkeys, and camels. After the parade, the real performance begins that night at Queen's Hall. Featured are various animal tricks, clown performances, musical numbers, and daring acrobats and a huge crowd of of spectators look on.