Silks and Sulkies (1950)

12/31/1950 (CA) • Documentary • 10m

Overview

This short documentary from 1950 captures the thrill of harness racing on Prince Edward Island. We follow Bellhop's career as a pacer, from his unwilling introduction to harness through trials with a bicycle sulky (or 2-wheel cart) to his first big race. The film culminates with scenes of trotters and pacers at Charlottetown's Old Home Week.

Silks and Sulkies (1950)

12/31/1950 (CA) • 10m

Documentary

Overview

This short documentary from 1950 captures the thrill of harness racing on Prince Edward Island. We follow Bellhop's career as a pacer, from his unwilling introduction to harness through trials with a bicycle sulky (or 2-wheel cart) to his first big race. The film culminates with scenes of trotters and pacers at Charlottetown's Old Home Week.

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

-

Revenue

-

Keywords

sports

racing

tourism

harness racing

prince edward island

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