Listen "Introducing Samaroff and Sonia!"
Episode Synopsis
In the early 1900s Bluffton started to attract performers from all around the United States. These performers eventually formed an actors colony as a summer retreat along the shoreline. Two of those who made Muskegon their home were acrobatics/dancers/animal trainers Samaroff and Sonia who brought their 4 legged friends. Listen in the learn about this amazing duo.
For a video of their act check out this clip on Youtube
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7zlz6hT3dzk
For a video of their act check out this clip on Youtube
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7zlz6hT3dzk
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