Miss Lala: the Iron Jawed Acrobat

The video explores the life and career of Miss Lala, a renowned circus performer known for her strength and daring acts. Born Anna Olga Albertina Brown, she gained fame in Europe and was celebrated for her iron jaw performances. Her acts often played on her African ancestry to create intrigue. Miss Lala was immortalized in a painting by Edgar Degas, highlighting her cultural impact. She continued performing until the late 1880s, later marrying and having children who also joined the circus. Her legacy is remembered as a symbol of strength and resilience.

What was Miss Lala's real name?

• Anna Olga Albertina Brown

• Olga Kyra

• Marie Christine

• Phyllis Berger

What was the unique feature of Miss Lala's Iron Jaw act?

• She juggled flaming torches

• She performed with a lion

• She balanced on a unicycle

• She held a trapeze with her teeth

During her grand finale, what did Miss Lala lift with her teeth?

• A motorcycle

• A cannon

• A piano

• A horse

How did Miss Lala's performances challenge societal norms of her time?

• By performing in a male-dominated field

• By wearing traditional African attire

• By showcasing her musical talent

• By refusing to perform in Europe

Who painted Miss Lala at the Cirque Fernando?

• Pablo Picasso

• Edgar Degas

• Vincent van Gogh

• Claude Monet

What was the name of Miss Lala's husband?

• Emmanuel Woodson

• Kyra Lablanche

• Valheim Brown

• Edgar Degas

What was the name of the act formed by Miss Lala's daughters?

• The Circus Queens

• The Keziah Sisters

• The Three Kazaz

• The Two Butterflies