Sarasota in Sarasota County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)

Cecil B. DeMille

Circus Ring of Fame

Photographed By Brandon D Cross, February 27, 2020

1. Cecil B. DeMille Marker

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Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey, the live entertainment circus spectacular, was brought to the big screen by movie director Cecil B. DeMille in “The Greatest Show on Earth.” The winner of the 1952 Academy Award for Best Picture, the film captured the exceptional spirit of Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey life and immortalized America’s living national treasure. The critically acclaimed classic film brought children of all ages out in droves, making it the top-grossing film of 1952. Much of the film was shot on location in Sarasota and included many real-life Ringling stars of the day.
The Feld Family and Barnum & Bailey

Erected 2012 by The Feld Family, Barnum and Bailey and the Circus Ring of Fame Foundation, Inc.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Entertainment.

Location. 27° 19.131′ N, 82° 34.619′ W. Marker is in Sarasota, Florida, in Sarasota County. Marker is at the intersection of St Armands Circle and John Ringling Boulevard, on the left when traveling north on St Armands Circle. Marker is located on the northeast area of the circle. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1 St Armands Circle, Sarasota FL 34236, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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walking distance of this marker. Barry Lubin (here, next to this marker); Hans Winn (here, next to this marker); Pablo Rodriguez and Family (here, next to this marker); Joseph Bauer (here, next to this marker); The Del Moral Perch Act Troupe (here, next to this marker); Ian Garden (here, next to this marker); H.S.H. Stephanie of Monaco (here, next to this marker); Tim Holst (here, next to this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sarasota.

Regarding Cecil B. DeMille. The Circus “Ring of Fame” recognizes those persons who made a significant contribution to the art and culture of the circus. With dozens of inductees from around the world, the Ring of Fame began in 1986 as a way to honor world famous circus performers and the rich circus heritage of the Sarasota, Florida area.

Also see . . . Circus Ring of Fame. (Submitted on March 30, 2020, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)

Photographed By Brandon D Cross, February 27, 2020

2. Cecil B. DeMille Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on April 6, 2020. It was originally submitted on March 30, 2020, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 116 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 30, 2020, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.