Ups And Downs (1932)

Note: Probably filmed in the Pathe studio. Titles read: “UPS AND DOWNS - by the THREE BONOS - The new style of clowns.“ L/S of clown playing accordion, he is wearing striped top and baggy checked trousers. Another man shouts “STOP ! STOP !“ before kicking him on his backside. He then asks, “Have you finished ?“ to which the other clown replies in a camp manner “oh yes I’ve finished.“ Another clown walks on in baggy clothes pulling a toy dog behind him. The striped clown proceeds to jump around waving his arms in the air in a strange manner whilst another stands on the shoulders of the of clown in baggy trousers. They perform ’London Bridge’ trick. Various shots the clowns performing more tricks and acrobatic stunts. Slow motion shot of world acrobatic somersault. FILM ID: A VIDEO FROM BRITISH PATHÉ. EXPLORE OUR ONLINE CHANNEL, BRITISH PATHÉ TV. IT’S FULL OF GREAT DOCUMENTARIES, FASCINATING INTERVIEWS, AND CLASSIC MOVIES. FOR LICENSING ENQUIRIES VISIT