of her favourite Christmas traditions. "Circus of Horrors" (1960), directed by Sydney Hayers, was filmed in Billy Smarts Circus. In the picture, it was called the "Schuler" circus. It was used in the film Berserk! (1967), starring Joan Crawford and Diana Dors. In the movie the circus was called the Great Rivers Circus. References ("BFI Screenonline: Big Top Variety Show (1979-1982)) ("The Telegraph", Billy Smart and Savoy Connection) Obituaries Obituary (The Guardian, 24 May 2005) Obituary (The Telegraph, 24 May 2005) Obituary (The Times, 24 May 2005) ("The Herald Scotland", 24 May 2005 External links Billy Smart's Circus Billy Smart Sr. in Circopedia Only Circus attended by a reigning monarch 1934 births 2005 deaths Deaths from lung cancer British entertainers Circus owners