Presents a biography of Emmett Kelley, discussing his early life in Kansas, his various jobs, the development of his clown character Weary Willy, and his circus career.
the circus life of Emmett Kelly, Sr. told with pictures & song!
Quackenbush, Robert M
1975
The circus experiences of Emmett Kelly, Sr., "America's favorite clown, " are related in verse to be sung to the tune of the familiar song "The Man on the Flying Trapeze.".