21 items found
Collection ID is exactly "13" AND Subject is exactly "Horse racing"
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Gulfstream: Home of Champions

Gulfstream: Home of Champions
Date
1963 (circa)
Description
This film, narrated by Bob Weaver, promotes the Gulfstream Park horse racing venue. The film highlights the operation of the park, including the track; stables and clubhouse; training of the horses; filing entries for racing; and the management of racing stewards. Races featured in the footage include the Gulfstream Park Handicap and the 1963 Florida Derby. Produced by Tel-Air Interests, Inc.
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Gulfstream: Home of Champions

Gulfstream: Home of Champions
Hialeah: An American Racing Tradition

Hialeah: An American Racing Tradition

Date
n.d.
Description
This film starts with a look at some horse breeding farms in Ocala where viewers see the big winner, Carry Back. The film also shows a horse auction and horses in training at the track. Two trainers, Jim Fitzsimons and H.A. Jones, offer testimonials on the importance of Hialeah. The film uses a pie graph to show how revenue is used by the State of Florida, including "Old Age Assistance." It also features meat mogul Charles P. Lykes. The film is missing some of its tail.
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Hialeah: An American Racing Tradition

Hialeah: An American Racing Tradition

HOME MOVIE

HOME MOVIE

Date
1941
Description
This film was taken in the Miami area in 1941. It shows scenes of a football game, baseball, fastpitch softball (men's and women's), children on a playground, dog racing, mermaids, a parade, a woman feeding a squirrel, people on a beach, spring training, Bok Tower, Indian Village, people stopped along the roadside picking oranges, a family cookout, a hydroplane taking off and landing in water, and horse racing.
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HOME MOVIE

HOME MOVIE

Horse Race

Horse Race

Date
1960 (circa)
Description
This film is horse racing footage with sports commentary. A horse named "Raiden" is the victor. Produced by the Florida Development Commission.
Collection
Horse Race

Horse Race

International Champions

International Champions
Date
1967
Description
This film, narrated by Bob Weaver, promotes the Gulfstream Park horse racing venue. The focus is on the 1967 Florida Derby, a race for three-year-old thoroughbreds, and the special events surrounding the race. These events include: a fashion show; water skiers from Cypress Gardens; a wild animal race featuring zebras ridden by jockeys dressed as Tarzan; and the Derby Ball with shots of Governor Claude Kirk and his wife, Erika, dancing. Other items of interest include: shots of the Jackie Gleason show being filmed at Gulfstream Park; other races, such as the Dawn Handicap; Canadian Turf Handicap; Gulfstream Park Handicap; and the Pan-American Turf Handicap. Produced by Tel-Air Interests, Inc.
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International Champions

International Champions
MIAMI BEACH STORY

MIAMI BEACH STORY

Date
1951
Description
This film has aerial shots of Hotel Row, street scenes, houses and vegetation. The scenes of Miami Beach are contrasted with a couple of snow scenes from up north. Winston Churchill and HRH The Duke of Windsor arrive. The film shows horse and dog racing and a montage of neon signs. Viewers see schools, churches, boating, fishing, skiing (with kissing), springboard diving, including a great belly flop, and cavorting around the pool. The film also shows beauties on the beach, synchronized swimming and ice skating next to the hotel pool. Viewers see children playing and a parrot opening a can. The film ends with scenes of people dancing on a patio next to the beach. This is a silent copy of a sound film. Produced by Rainbow Pictures.
Collection
MIAMI BEACH STORY

MIAMI BEACH STORY

Opening Day at Hialeah

Opening Day at Hialeah
Date
Description
This films shows the opening races at Hialeah Park.
Collection
Opening Day at Hialeah

Opening Day at Hialeah
POMPANO BEACH RACEWAY

POMPANO BEACH RACEWAY

Date
1960 (circa)
Description
This film shows harness racing at Pompano Park.
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POMPANO BEACH RACEWAY

POMPANO BEACH RACEWAY

Snowman's Holiday

Snowman's Holiday
Date
1964
Description
This might be one of the silliest concepts ever filmed. A snowman and snowwoman visit Miami. They fish, visit the Miami Seaquarium, watch alligator wrestling at Tropical Gardens, see cobra milking at the Miami Serpentarium, monkeys at Monkey Jungle, Vizcaya, the Torch of Friendship, and Parrot Jungle. They go to Hialeah for horse races, dog races, and jai-alai. They also see Bob Hope, Robert Goulet and Ed Sullivan on a golf course, watch football at the Orange Bowl, and attend a powerboat race. At the end of the film, the snow people have melted on the beach. Produced by Miami Metro News Bureau.
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Snowman's Holiday

Snowman's Holiday
The Challenge of Champions

The Challenge of Champions

Date
1975
Description
This film shows horse racing at Gulfstream in 1975. The wild animal race uses Bengal tigers. Viewers see jockey Eddie Arcaro. Produced by Tel-Air Interests; sponsored by Gulfstream Park.
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The Challenge of Champions

The Challenge of Champions

Identifier Title Type Subject Thumbnail
fvc929Gulfstream: Home of ChampionsWeaver, Bob
Gulfstream Park (Fla.)
Tel-Air Interests, Inc.
Florida Derby (Horse race)
Horse Racing		/fpc/memory/omeka_images/video/thumbnails90px/ca164.jpg
Hialeah: An American Racing Tradition Hialeah: An American Racing Tradition Attractions
Gambling-Florida
Horse racing
Horses
Promotional films
Tourism 		/fpc/memory/omeka_images/video/thumbnails90px/ca084.jpg
HOME MOVIE HOME MOVIE Baseball
Beaches
Citrus
Dog racing
Football
Horse racing
Horses
Mermaids
Parade
Softball		/fpc/memory/omeka_images/thumbnails/catalog_video.jpg
Horse Race Horse Race Horse racing
Horses 		/fpc/memory/omeka_images/video/thumbnails90px/aa503.jpg
fvc927International ChampionsWeaver, Bob
Kirk, Claude R. (Claude Roy), Jr., 1926-2011
Gleason, Jackie, 1916-1987
Gulfstream Park (Fla.)
Canadian Turf Handicap
Pan-American Turf Handicap
Tel-Air Interests, Inc.
Horse Racing
Water Skiing
Governors
Dancing		/fpc/memory/omeka_images/video/thumbnails90px/ca099.jpg
MIAMI BEACH STORY MIAMI BEACH STORY Attractions
Beaches
Birds
Boating
Diving
Dog racing
Fishing
Horse racing
Horses
Hotels
Ice skating
Promotional films
Synchronized swimming
Tourism
Water skiing
Water sports 		/fpc/memory/omeka_images/thumbnails/catalog_video.jpg
fvc906Opening Day at HialeahMoving ImageHorse Racing/fpc/memory/omeka_images/video/thumbnails90px/aa532.jpg
POMPANO BEACH RACEWAY POMPANO BEACH RACEWAY Gambling-Florida
Horses
Horse racing		/fpc/memory/omeka_images/thumbnails/catalog_video.jpg
Snowman's HolidaySnowman's HolidayAmerican alligator
Beaches
Boating
Boat racing
Dog racing
Fishing
Golf
Horses
Horse racing
Jai-alai
Monkeys
Promotional films
Recreation
Snakes
Snowmen
Tourism 		/fpc/memory/omeka_images/video/thumbnails90px/CA081.jpg
The Challenge of Champions The Challenge of Champions Attractions
Gambling-Florida
Horses
Horse racing
Promotional films
Tourism
Wildlife		/fpc/memory/omeka_images/video/thumbnails90px/CA093.jpg
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