Description: Rare Emmett Kellly Circus Art Stanton Remember When signed by widow of EMITT KELLY . MRS Evi Kelly-Lentz (The widow of Emmett Kelly, known as Weary Willie, told of her life as a circus performer and her marriage to Kelly.Kelly-Lentz talked about growing up in World War II Germany and moving to Berlin at age 15 to try out for a talent agency. It was there she met her lifelong friend and partner, Ushi Frimberger, forming the tumbling act The Grigory's. Working in cabarets and circuses all over Europe, as the Grigory's and then the Four Whirlwinds, the two girls were discovered by John Ringling North and brought to America in 1954 to perform with the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus.While appearing in the ring, Evi told the ladies, she noticed that a sad clown always appeared during her performances and rehearsals.That clown was Emmett Kelly. She spoke of how the two met and began to court. According to Kelly-Lentz, he asked her to have coffee with him. She said yes, and the two were married a year later.)"I was flattered that he took an interest in me," she said. "There were many beautiful girls in the circus."Kelly-Lentz and her husband lived in Sarasota with daughters Stasia and Monika, and she became a U.S. citizen in 1960.After leaving the center ring, she travelled around the country with her husband. They were married for 25 years until Kelly's death in 1979.12” Tall by 10” Wide (roughly)
Price: 34.98 USD
Location: Akron, Ohio
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Type: Print
Theme: Art
Features: Limited Edition
Subject: Circus
