Silks and Sulkies
1950•10m•6.0•Released
Documentary
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
Writer
John K. Rooke
Languages
English
Studio
ONF | NFB
Production
Company
ONF | NFB
Producer
Jack Olsen
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