Mathilde Rupp, known by the stage name Tilly Bébé, was an Austrian circus performer. She was noted for her performances with large predators and is considered a pioneer in the performance aspects of l
Bébé and her lions, 1907
A poster announcing a performance by Bébé at the Varieté-Orpheum, in Graz (1902–03)
A circus is a company of performers who put on diverse entertainment shows that may include clowns, acrobats, trained animals, trapeze acts, musicians, dancers, hoopers, tightrope walkers, jugglers, m
Tilly Bébé
…Mathilde Rupp (27 March 1879 – 11 April 1932), known by the stage name Tilly Bébé, was an Austrian circus performer. She was noted for her performances with large predators and is considered a pioneer in the performance aspects of lion taming. In addition…
Advertisement for the Barnum & Bailey Circus, 1900