Lion Cage Weddings

The recurring theme of people who get married in a lions' cage.

1930s — no exact date or location specified

Lion-tamer George J. Keller weds Ginny Lowry in Cleveland, Ohio
Minneapolis Star Tribune - Mar 10, 1957

Lion-tamer Jimmy Bells weds trapeze artist Experanza Esqueda Gonzales
Torreon, Mexico - July 18, 1967

Lion-tamer Julius Von Uhl and his assistant of six years Linda Pritchard wed in Warren, Michigan
Fremont News-Messenger - Aug 15 1987

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Posted By: Alex - Sun Sep 03, 2017
Category: Animals | Weddings | Love & Romance

Comments

I can imagine doing this if you're a lion tamer yourself, as most of these people seem to be. If you're not... weird.

Posted by Richard Bos on 09/03/17 at 09:51 AM

The bride wanted it known that she'll be no pussycat in this arrangement.

Posted by Virtual on 09/03/17 at 11:38 AM

The pic from the thirties w/o names or a location also makes it difficult to find related obituaries. And before Darwin Awards I presume.

Posted by John on 09/03/17 at 02:13 PM

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