How to find the value of emmett kelly collectibles our pastimes. He was an actor and writer, known for general electric theater 1953, the greatest show on earth 1952 and wind across the everglades 1958. Emmett kelly historical records and family trees myheritage. Kelly was born in dyersburg, tennessee on the day the john robinson circus, his fathers employer, was doing its last show. Figurine, clown statue, emmett kelly on a bench, flambro emmett kelly jr. Cohosts doug thompson and roger thompson introduce the worlds most famous clown from ka. Jun 26, 20 hey, whatever happened to emmett kelly sr from sedan, kansas. Born in 1923 into a circus family emmett was always destined to perform but it was not until 1960 that he answered the circus call and began performing as weary willie, the lovable mime character his father emmett kelly, sr had played all his life. Social security death index ssdi emmett kelly was born on august 19 1897. The figurine plays the entertainer when wound with key, and has an onoff switch. Emmett leo kelly december 9, 1898 march 28, 1979 was an american circus performer. Buy emmett kelly framed prints from our community of independent artists and iconic brands.
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