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[VHS A] SING AS WE GO. [PAL / 1934 / 80 MINS] An amusing star vehicle for popular comedienne Gracie Fields, which sees her cast as a larger-than-life mill girl. When the financially troubled mill is forced to close down during the summer, Fields makes do by going through a series of holiday-related jobs in Blackpool that lead to some clever comedic situations. One day Fields meets wealthy businessman Grossmith and persuades him to invest in the ailing mill, thus saving the day. Features various scenes of the Pleasure Beach, Blackpool. |
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[VHS B] WORLDS OF FUN, TIMBER WOLF - THE VIDEO. [NTSC / 1989 / 6 MINS] 1 April 1989 W.O.F. unleashed the awesome power of the now legendary Timber Wolf, currently rated #2 in the world. |
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[VHS C] BLACKPOOL PLEASURE BEACH: THE FILM. [PAL / 1992/3 / 10 MINS] A Blackpool Pleasure Beach Sales Video. Focuses on the rides and shows (many long-gone) as well as advertising the world’s tallest and fastest roller coaster coming to BPB in 1994. |
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[VHS D] THE DAY WE WENT TO DRAYTON. [PAL / 1994 / 8 MINS] A very brief promotional VHS of Drayton Manor Park, the family theme park and zoo. |
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[VHS E] THE MAGICAL WORLD OF FANTASY ISLAND. [PAL / 1996 / 10 MINS] Imagine a lost Island Paradise deep in the Bermuda Triangle. Imagine the world of the award winning Fantasy Island. Situated beneath the giant pyramid, the thrills and excitement of a Theme Park stand hand in hand with leisure and shopping facilities at Britain’s first themed indoor family resort, (Ingoldmells, Lincolnshire). |
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[VHS F] DISNEYLAND PARIS. [PAL / 1996 / 15 MINS] Someone you know can’t wait to go to Disneyland Paris. See the Newport Bay Club, the Golf Course, Pocahontas, the Parade, Space Mountain, and share magical moments with your favourite costumed character in this promotional film. |
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[VHS G] PARC ASTÉRIX. [PAL / 1997 / 10 MINS] Fun-packed excitement for young and old alike at Parc Astérix (Plailly, France). There are 7 adventure areas spread over 20 acres of undiluted fun. THRILLS: A myriad of attractions guaranteed to take your breath away and keep you smiling. EMOTION: Thoroughly captivating shows and entertainment with magnificent scenery. DISCOVER: A journey through 20 centuries of civilisation. |
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[VHS H] MIRABILANDIA. [PAL / 199? / 10 MINS] You’ll discover all the attractions of Mirabilandia (Ravenna, Italy) and enjoy the most incredible atmosphere of this great park. Here the surprise and excitement never ends. |
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[VHS I] THE CANADIANA & CRYSTAL BEACH. [NTSC / 1999] Sail back to the days of the Big Band dances, scream-filled rides on the Cyclone and smooth, breezy rides on the popular Crystal Beach boat. This VHS presentation covers the rich history of these summertime traditions. |
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[VHS J] TRAUMATIZER. [PAL / 1999] A very brief construction VHS of Southport Pleasureland’s Traumatizer (Vekoma SLC) |
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[VHS K] PHANTASIALAND - WERNICHT DA WAR, GLAUBT ES NICHT! [PAL / 2002] Featuring the many rides of this most beautiful of amusement parks. |
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[VHS L] PHANTASIALAND - SHOWTIME. [PAL / 2002] Featuring the various stage and ice shows of this most beautiful of amusement parks. |
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[VHS M] PHANTASIALAND - FESTIVAL DER LICHTER. [PAL / 2002] Featuring the illuminations and parades of this most beautiful of amusement parks. |
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[VHS N] ROSELAND AMUSEMENT PARK. [NTSC] A collection of stills & captions of this long-gone amusement park. |
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[DVD A] ROLLER COASTER RABBIT. [PAL / 1988] The Roger Rabbit animated short. |
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[DVD B] THE THINGS WE DID LAST SUMMER. [DVD-R / 2003 / 64 MINS] [Copied from original motion picture film] Fun from the 1970s Amusement parks and sometimes tacky roadside attractions. We’re off to a good start as we escape to Pleasure Island, near Boston. Then it’s off to Busch Gardens at Williamsburg, Virginia and a ride on their brand new coaster, the Loch Ness Monster. Our journey continues to Fort Osage fun park in Arkansas. Another roadside attraction is Old MacDonald’s Farm in Orange County, CA. Next stop is Disneyland, a great travelogue made for the Spanish speaking market. Finally we stop at Six Flags Over Mid-America to top off the vacation. |
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[DVD C] AMUSEMENT PARK COMEDIES FROM THE 1920s. [DVD-R / 2003 / 55 MINS] In the movies early days, independent producers in order to keep within their budget used the surrounding Los Angeles area as locations for their pictures. The first two films were shot at Venice Beach, the Playground of Los Angeles. Beauty And The Bump (1927); Tire Trouble (1923); The Sheik Of Hollywood (1923); Boys Will Be Joys (1925). |
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[DVD D] THERE'S A DETECTIVE ON THE MIDWAY. [DVD-R / 2003 / 55 MINS] Two vintage detective television shows with quasi amusement park / carnival locations. The Cheaters: (1960) stars John Ireland investigating the operators of an amusement park who are robbing their customers and putting in false insurance claims. Filmed on location in England (UK). The Lone Wolf: (1954) stars Louis Hayward as Michael Lanyard who’s on vacation visiting two old circus friends and encounters murder and robbery in an amusement park that ends in a deadly chase on the roller coaster. Filmed in the USA on the West coast. |
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[DVD E] CALIFORNIA THEME PARKS. [NTSC / 2004 / 65 MINS] A cam-corder tour of Southern California’s many theme parks. Each year millions of people visit California’s theme parks. For some it’s an annual ritual, for others a one time rite of passage. This indispensable visual guide takes you behind the magic of Disneyland, Knott’s Berry Farm, Universal Studios Hollywood and the brand new Disney’s California Adventure. You’ll see the varied choices each park offers. Whether you’re looking for thrill rides, themed shows, a guided backlot studio tour or attractions more suitable for the little ones, this DVD is for you! |
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[DVD F] HERITAGE USA, THE COMPLETE TOUR. [DVD-R / 2005] Located in Fort Mill, SC, today Heritage lies abandoned and rotting away. Take a camcorder tour of the grounds, water park and several of the buildings of what was once the #3 most visited theme park in America. |
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[DVD G] MIRABILANDIA. [PAL / 2005 / 13 MINS] A lightning-quick self-promotional tour of Mirabilandia Park in Ravenna, Italy. See snapshots of the rides, shows and attractions: From Katun, the huge B&M inverted coaster to the gentle ascent of the 90m tall big wheel. See the costumed characters to delight the children, and the stunt show that is guaranteed to amaze all. |
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[DVD H] DISNEYLAND HOME MOVIES 1,2,3 & 4. [DVD-R] Four volumes documenting the park’s history. See rides and attractions long gone. |
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[DVD I] FREIZEITTECHNOLOGIE: KIRMES FUR ZU HAUSE. [DVD-R] See the various rides of the German fair circuit. |
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[DVD J] THE HISTORY OF THE BELLE VUE ZOOLOGICAL GARDENS. [DVD-R] Across three volumes, see Belle Vue (Manchester, England) Zoo Gardens with its huge variety of entertainment for the family. You could shoot the Rapids, visit the Ghost Train, the Bobs, or even make a splash on the Water Chute. |
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[DVD K] EXTREME THRILL MACHINES - LET’S GET VERTICAL! [DVD-R] See various rides across Europe and the USA: Twilight Zone Tower of Terror, Colossos at Heide Park and the Half Pipe skateboard coaster and more. |
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[DVD L] LARRY SCHOLL’S GHOST TRAIN. [DVD-R / 6 MINS] Detailing the only independent full audio-animatronic haunted attraction in Northern California. Larry Scholl has worked as a storyboard artist for more than 20 years. His artistic expressions extend beyond the animated page and into the physical world with the Ghost Train. Special Features: Virtual Tour, Behind the Scenes, Devil’s Workshop, and a Virtual Cave Tour. |
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