Silks and Sulkies
Synopsis
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.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Pierre Petel
- Screenplay & Story
- John K. Rooke
- Original Score
- Eldon Rathburn
- Original Title
- Silks and Sulkies
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 10m
- Production Studios
- ONF | NFB
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Pierre Petel
John K. Rooke
Eldon Rathburn
André de Tonnancour
Margaret Coventry
Jack Olsen
Department Leadership Roster
Pierre Petel
Director
Jack Olsen
Producer
André de Tonnancour
Director of Photography
Margaret Coventry
Editor
John K. Rooke
Writer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Silks and Sulkies.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Silks and Sulkies
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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.
Who stars in Silks and Sulkies?
The principal cast of Silks and Sulkies includes Not specified.
When was Silks and Sulkies released and how long is it?
Silks and Sulkies was released in 1950 with a total runtime of 10m.
Who composed the musical score for Silks and Sulkies?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Silks and Sulkies was composed by Eldon Rathburn.