2 items found
Collection ID is exactly "13" AND Subject - Person is exactly "Ringling, John, 1866-1936"
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Ghost Hotel of Longboat Key

Ghost Hotel of Longboat Key

Date
n.d.
Description
Two young travelers explore the ruins of a hotel that was never completed. Begun by John Ringling, it was to have been called the Ritz-Carlton. The pair look over the ruins and see other parts of Longboat Key. The male is Tony Swain, son of producer Hack Swain. Hack Swain is also the narrator of the film. The hotel was torn down shortly after the film was made and now is the site of Arvida's Longboat Key Club. Produced by Hack Swain Productions.
Collection
Museum a Circus Built

Museum a Circus Built

Date
1950 (circa)
Description
This film shows the Italian Renaissance residence and museum in Sarasota , which were created by John and Mable Ringling. It shows many paintings and sculptures, as well as the restoration studio. Painting conservation is shown being done in full sunshine. See AA074, "Museum... Excerpt". Produced by Florida State Advertising Commission.
Collection
Identifier Title Type Subject Thumbnail
Ghost Hotel of Longboat KeyGhost Hotel of Longboat KeyHotels
Promotional films
Tourism
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Museum a Circus BuiltMuseum a Circus BuiltArt
Attractions
Museums
Promotional films
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