Daniel in the Lion's Den

The Clyde Beatty Show. The world's greatest wild animal trainer Clyde Beatty with another exciting story from his brilliant career. This master of the big cats captures ferocious jungle beasts and trains them to perform under the big top in the circus.

Where there are always thrills, action and danger. Hundreds of dramatic behind-the-scenes adventures are all part of the Clyde Beatty story. Here is the story of Daniel in the lion's den. You over there! Where do you think you're going?

Me? You talking to me, mister? I'm talking to you. What are you doing? Hanging around the animal ghettos? Just looking. Boy, these cats are Mr. Beatty's. You're a beauty. Yeah, you aren't supposed to be underground.

It's not a visiting day. We're close to the public. Oh, I'm not the public. No. Then what are you? I'm an animal trainer. trainer. Animal trainer, huh? What's your name? Donato, Alberto Donato. But they call me Dan.

I know everybody in the business. Never heard of you. You will, someday. Yeah, I can hardly wait. Now, suppose you just get off the grounds. Suppose I don't. I'll throw you off. Oh, now take it easy, old man.

Old man, are you young punk? I'm sorry, I guess I shouldn't have said that. Get out of here, be it! Please, I didn't mean to be a smart ally. I don't care about your mint.

If you want corn in one minute, I... What's the trouble, Max? Something wrong? Oh, oh. It's you, Mr. Beatty. Why, Beatty. I caught this young fellow fooling around the grottos. I told him the grounds are closed today.

Gee, I... I didn't mean to cause any trouble, Mr. Beatty. I just thought I might get a chance to talk to you. He was being mighty fresh. Okay, Max. Okay. I'll handle this. Mark, young punk.