(Herbert/Berta Beeson isn't in Wikepedia) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barbette_(performer ) Barbette (December 19, 1899 – August 5, 1973) was an American female impersonator , high wire performer and trapeze artist born in Texas on December 19, 1899. Barbette attained great popularity throughout the United States but his greatest fame came in Europe and especially