Mel Hall, one of the all time top unicyclists.

Mel Hall was a premier unicyclist of the 1940s and 1950s who perforrmed with the ease and grace of a ballroom dancer dressed in an eton jacket or top-hat and tails. \
In this clip, Mr. Hall is showcased with other artists in the 1944 movie "Sensations of 1945", believed to be public domain.

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[Dx2n]

In this clip, Mel Hall first appears riding the "handlebars', then the low unicycle and the giraffe while dressed in top hat and tails, and finally, the upside-down.

[joejumps4fun]

What is the name of this film??

[jimbayliss]

Thank you so much for submitting this clip. In the 1980s, I had the opportunity to work with Mel, who, at the time, was performing as Happy the Clown. He did a great routine with a handlebar unit, a hint of which you can see in this video, and which I've never seen duplicated. And, of course, there is his legendary trick of riding upside down on a giraffe, pedalling with his hands. Mel had a background as a hand balancer, which no doubt helped him accomplish this feat.