Silks and Sulkies (1950)
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.
Director: Pierre Petel
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 10 min
Release Date: December 31, 1950
Screenplay
Music: Eldon Rathburn
Cinematography: André de Tonnancour
Editing: Margaret Coventry
Production: ONF | NFB
Country: Canada
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
sports, racing, tourism, harness racing, prince edward island
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Silks and Sulkies about?
- 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.
- Who directed Silks and Sulkies?
- Silks and Sulkies was directed by Pierre Petel.
- How long is Silks and Sulkies?
- Silks and Sulkies has a runtime of 10m (10 minutes).
- What genre is Silks and Sulkies?
- Silks and Sulkies is a Documentary film.
- Where was Silks and Sulkies produced?
- Silks and Sulkies was produced in Canada.