Silks and Sulkies

Silks and Sulkies

Release Date: 1950-12-31

Overview: 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.

Rating: 6 / 10

Cast

Crew

  • Pierre Petel - Director

  • Jack Olsen - Producer

  • Margaret Coventry - Editor

  • André de Tonnancour - Director of Photography

  • Eldon Rathburn - Music

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