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Collection ID is exactly "13" AND Subject is exactly "Dolphins"
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Unusual World of Florida

Unusual World of Florida
Date
1964 (circa)
Description
This film begins with aerials of a Fort Lauderdale airboat ride, swamp buggies in Naples, Corkscrew Swamp, animals along the Wakulla River and Cypress Gardens. It then shows a chrysanthemum farm, Castillo de San Marcos (St. Augustine), Bok Tower and Citrus Tower. Stephen Foster Memorial is next with nice scenes of a steamboat replica on the Suwannee River. The Keys are shown, including divers in Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park, Marineland with a diver feeding dolphins, loggerheads underwater and laying eggs. Divers in Tarpon Springs and gator wrestling follow. A man catches a cobra by hand and milks venom. There is a rocket launch at Cape Canaveral and an open house at Pensacola Naval Air Station. Produced by Beckley Films in cooperation with FDC; sponsored by Eastern Airlines.
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Unusual World of Florida

Unusual World of Florida
THE PINK PORPOISE

THE PINK PORPOISE
Date
1967
Description
This film chronicles an expedition to Peru to capture animals for Marineland. It shows the method of capture, transport to the United States and arrival in the new home. It features interesting animals.
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THE PINK PORPOISE

THE PINK PORPOISE
SUNSHINE HIGHLIGHTS AT THE WORLD'S FAIR

SUNSHINE HIGHLIGHTS AT THE WORLD'S FAIR
Date
1960 (circa)
Description
This film has scenes of the New York World's Fair grounds. It shows water skiers skiing from St. Petersburg to the fair. A model in a bathing suit visits the Alaska pavilion. Hawaiians are served orange juice at the Florida Pavilion and leave in an outrigger canoe. Viewers see flamingoes and gators. Comedian Eddie Bracken goes to the show. Johnny Carson shows up and scuba dives with the porpoises.
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SUNSHINE HIGHLIGHTS AT THE WORLD'S FAIR

SUNSHINE HIGHLIGHTS AT THE WORLD'S FAIR
TED MACK SHOW IN FLORIDA

TED MACK SHOW IN FLORIDA
Date
1964-01-02
Description
In this film, Al Fisher, a talent scout for the Ted Mack Amateur Hour, auditions the porpoises at Marineland. Fisher interviews the animals in their native environment-underwater. Splash, the musical porpoise, performs a special number for the cameras. Produced by the Florida Development Commission.
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TED MACK SHOW IN FLORIDA

TED MACK SHOW IN FLORIDA
Musical Moments at Miami's Seaquarium

Musical Moments at Miami's Seaquarium
Date
1970 (circa)
Description
In this film, a synthesized musical soundtrack accompanies footage of the dolphin, whale and seal shows at the Miami Seaquarium theme park.
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Musical Moments at Miami's Seaquarium

Musical Moments at Miami's Seaquarium
THEATER OF THE SEA-FRAGMENT

THEATER OF THE SEA-FRAGMENT
Date
n.d.
Description
The reel starts part of the way into the film. It shows the Theater of the Sea in Whole Harbor on Islamorada. Filmmaker Julian Bromer is seen filming dolphins with a Kodak Cine special. A young man shooting still photos and wearing a loud flower-print shirt pesters the filmmaker, making him miss the shot. Bromer goes up the platform to feed the dolphins himself and falls in the water. A dolphin brings him a towel. This reel is only part of a film broken off at either end.
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THEATER OF THE SEA-FRAGMENT

THEATER OF THE SEA-FRAGMENT
Window of the Living Sea

Window of the Living Sea
Date
1970 (circa)
Description
In this film, the narrator discusses both the entertainment and educational components of Miami Seaquarium programs and suggests that animals in captivity are "safer" than in the wild. There are scenes of Hugo and Lolita (the killer whales), sea lions, sharks and dolphins. We hear from the manager about the conditions in which the dolphins are kept. The staff veterinarian describes the diet and medical care of the animals. He describes the animals' need for companionship and training methods. Hugo, the killer whale, and Marlana, a white sided dolphin, are put in the same tank to keep each other company..."now they are inseparable friends." The film also shows collection of reef specimens. Rare finds are identified with the help of the University of Miami. Habitat areas in the attraction are shown. Produced by Tel-Air Interests.
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Window of the Living Sea

Window of the Living Sea
WINDOW OF THE LIVING SEA

WINDOW OF THE LIVING SEA
Date
1960 (circa)
Description
This is a film produced by Tel-Air Interests Inc. on Miami's Seaquariam. There are scenes of Hugo and Lolita (the killer whales), sea lions, sharks and dolphins. We hear from the manager about the conditions in which the dolphins are kept. He reports that the aquarium is great because it protects them from sharks. There are scenes of a veterinarian treating animals. Hugo, the killer whale, and Marlana, a white sided dolphin, are put in the same tank to keep each other company..."now they are inseparable friends." Dolphins.
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WINDOW OF THE LIVING SEA

WINDOW OF THE LIVING SEA
SAILFISH THRILLS

SAILFISH THRILLS
Date
1950 (circa)
Description
This film was shot by Mr. and Mrs. E.W. Dutton off Stuart, Florida. It shows manta rays and a dolphin jumping over the fishing line. Mrs. Dutton struggles with a magnificent specimen on the line, but a shark apparently bit it off, leaving only the head, which Mr. Dutton displays. A pelican takes a cast and is released. A man-o-war bird steals a gull's meal. Next are shots of the fishing boats in great swells as a storm blows up, but they keep on fishing and the narrator waxes poetic about sport fishing. The film ends with a beautiful sunset. Some sections are missing. Produced by Bay State Film Productions; sponsored by Ashaway Line and Twine Co.
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SAILFISH THRILLS

SAILFISH THRILLS
WHOLESOME 1960S FLORIDA

WHOLESOME 1960S FLORIDA
Date
1960 (circa)
Description
This film opens with footage of various dairy products in production at Bassett's Dairy (silent). Next, officials of the Florida Department of Agriculture inspect petroleum samples in a laboratory (silent). Another Department of Agriculture official makes a surprise inspection of a Publix grocery store where he weighs meat products and measures milk products. The Leon County Public Library Bookmobile circulates books to browsers in a Winn-Dixie parking lot. The film also includes footage of the old Leon County Public Library location on Monroe Street. The interior, exterior, Florida Room and library staff are featured. Gov. LeRoy Collins explains his opposition to legalized gambling in Florida, calling it a "poison" that encourages corruption and immorality to spread in the wholesome communities of the state. He comments that, "You can't make a house cleaner by encouraging the people who live in it to like dirt." Next, several dolphins are removed from a small viewing tank and loaded into trucks where they are wrapped in water-drenched blankets. They are moved to a larger habitat where they are released. The film ends with Florida Comptroller Dickenson, who remarks on his involvement with the Florida Constitutional Revision Commission. Produced by WFSU-TV.
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WHOLESOME 1960S FLORIDA

WHOLESOME 1960S FLORIDA
Identifier Title Type Subject Thumbnail
Unusual World of FloridaUnusual World of FloridaAirboats
American alligator
Agriculture
Chrysanthemum
Dolphins
Flowers
Promotional films
Reptiles
Rockets (Aeronautics)
Snakes
Steamboats
Swamp buggies
Transportation
Turtles
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THE PINK PORPOISETHE PINK PORPOISEAmazon River Dolphin
Expeditions
Dolphins
Mammals
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SUNSHINE HIGHLIGHTS AT THE WORLD'S FAIRSUNSHINE HIGHLIGHTS AT THE WORLD'S FAIRAmerican alligator
Bathing suits
Citrus juices
Dolphins
Exhibitions
Fashion
Flamingoes
Promotional films
Recreation
Water sports
Water skiing
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TED MACK SHOW IN FLORIDATED MACK SHOW IN FLORIDAAmusement parks
Attractions
Dolphins
Porpoises
Promotional films
Tourism
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Musical Moments at Miami's SeaquariumMusical Moments at Miami's SeaquariumAttractions
Dolphins
Mammals
Seals
Whales
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THEATER OF THE SEA-FRAGMENTTHEATER OF THE SEA-FRAGMENTAttractions
Dolphins
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Window of the Living SeaWindow of the Living SeaAttractions
Dolphins
Orcas
Sharks
Veterinarians
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WINDOW OF THE LIVING SEAWINDOW OF THE LIVING SEAAttractions
Dolphins
Orcas
Sharks
Veterinarians
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SAILFISH THRILLSSAILFISH THRILLSBirds
Boating
Dolphins
Fishing
Mammals
Manta Rays
Promotional films
Recreation
Sailfish
Sharks
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WHOLESOME 1960S FLORIDAWHOLESOME 1960S FLORIDADairies
Dolphins
Gambling-Florida
Governors-Florida
Grocery stores
Libraries
Petroleum
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