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Antikbar French 2 panel vintage French circus poster for the
"La Perle du Bengale" (The Pearl of Bengal) spectacle by the Bouglione Circus. This production was a famous "circus operetta" staple for the Bouglione family, first produced in the mid-1930s and continuing through revivals until the 1960s.
Poster Information
Title: La Perle du Bengale
Organization: Cirque Bouglione (often performed at the Cirque d'Hiver in Paris)
Designer: The poster is monogrammed "Ruddy".
Year: Circa 1950s (some sources list 1953 or 1962 for revivals)
Description: The artwork depicts a dramatic scene with turban-clad men, dancers, and figures being seemingly thrown toward a pit containing alligators or crocodiles.
The Spectacle
"La Perle du Bengale" was one of the Bouglione Circus's most popular shows, a large-scale pantomime that made full use of the ring and a water basin. The act famously involved performers braving the force of a whip and "damsels in distress" falling into pools with live snakes and alligators. The show was a significant part of the circus's history, showcasing a blend of traditional circus acts and elaborate theatrical storytelling. |
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