Gus Sun
American theatrical impresario (1868–1959) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Gus Sun (born Gustave Klotz; October 7, 1868 – October 1, 1959) was an American theatrical impresario based in Springfield, Ohio who, through his Gus Sun Booking Exchange, ran a vaudeville circuit for over 50 years, starting in 1889. He also was a circus owner between 1892 and 1918, running Gus Bros. Greater Progressive Shows with his brothers Pete and George. Headquartered in Springfield, the circus wintered in Macon, Georgia.[1] The circus was disbanded after the 1918 influenza pandemic that saw the circus quarantined in Atlanta in October.[2]
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Born | Gustave Klotz (1868-10-07)October 7, 1868 Toledo, Ohio, U.S. |
Died | October 1, 1959(1959-10-01) (aged 90) Springfield, Ohio, U.S. |
Occupation | Vaudeville impresario |
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