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Equestrian Acrobats

Equestrian Acrobats

Genres

Documentary

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This Pete Smith Specialty showcases the Cristiani Family, a circus act. They mount and dismount moving horses and perform acrobatic feats while riding them.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

8 mins

Rating

0/10

Release Date

14 August 1937

Country

United States of America

Cast

Pete Smith

Pete Smith

Narrator (voice)

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