Clyde Beatty Autographs, Memorabilia & Collectibles
CLYDE BEATTY
Born: June 10, 1903 in Bainbridge, Ross County, Ohio
Died: July 19, 1965 in Ventura, California
Biography
Lion tamer and animal trainer Clyde Beatty (1903-1965) is best remembered for his "fighting act" -- in which he entered a cage of snarling beasts armed only with a bullwhip and a pistol strapped to his hip. By the 1930s, Beatty owned outright or allowed his name to be used by different circuses for which he performed. Beatty was also popular in feature films during the 1930s-1950s. He inscribed this photograph to Shemp Howard, his co-star in the 1949 Abbott & Costello film, Africa Screams.
1966-Bat-Men-of-Africa (Other), 1991-The-Very-Best-of-the-Ed-Sullivan-Show-2 (Other), 1934/II-The-Lost-Jungle (Performer), 1934/I-The-Lost-Jungle (Performer), 1962-What's-My-Line (in person), 1954-Ring-of-Fear (Performer), 1954-Ring-of-Fear (Other), 1954-Ring-of-Fear (Writer), 1944-Jungle-Woman (Other), 1959-The-Jack-Paar-Tonight-Show (in person), 1953-Perils-of-the-Jungle (Performer), 1940-Cat-College (Performer), 1933-The-Big-Cage (Performer), 1933-The-Big-Cage (Writer), 1933-The-Big-Cage (in person), 1946-Here-Comes-the-Circus (in person), 1943-Captive-Wild-Woman (Other), 1949-Africa-Screams (Performer), 1936-Darkest-Africa (Performer)
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CLYDE BEATTY - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED - HFSID 226571Autograph letter signed "Clyde Beatty" discusses signing a book for a friend's daughter, asking for her name. Beatty, a notable lion tamer, expresses his desire to send the signed copy, dated Saturday, with kind regards.Price: $450.00
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CLYDE BEATTY - AUTOGRAPH SENTIMENT SIGNED - HFSID 312880Clyde Beatty album leaf signed with "Best wishes/Clyde Beatty" in blue pencil. Beatty was a renowned lion tamer and circus leader, known for his fighting act and later merging his circus with Cole Bros. Circus.
Price: $180.00
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CLYDE BEATTY - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 257338Photograph showing Clyde Beatty in a cage with two lions is inscribed and signed: "To/My Friends/Shemp and Babe/Best wishes/Clyde Beatty". Beatty, known for his lion taming act, inscribed this to Shemp Howard from the film Africa Screams.
Price: $1,200.00
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CLYDE BEATTY - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 258885Photograph inscribed and signed by Clyde Beatty reads, "To/'Al Woods'/with best wishes/'Clyde Beatty'". Beatty, an animal trainer known for his "fighting act," performed with circuses and in feature films during the 1930s-1950s.
Sale Price $595.00
$700.00
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CLYDE BEATTY - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH 1947 - HFSID 251008Photograph of Clyde Beatty, dated 1947, shows him outside a circus tent. It is inscribed and signed "To/My Friends/'Kayle'/Best wishes/Clyde Beatty/1947". Beatty is recognized as a lion tamer and animal trainer, known for his daring performances.
Sale Price $595.00
$700.00
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CLYDE BEATTY - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 08/15/1961 - HFSID 266644Typed letter signed by Clyde Beatty, dated August 15, 1961, on Clyde Beatty-Cole Bros. Circus letterhead, congratulating Mr. Jack Fife on his marriage. Includes a black and white unsigned photograph. Letter expresses warm wishes and personal updates from Beatty.
Price: $300.00
