Ever been to Coney Island? If so, you are familiar with that special feeling it inspires. If you ever had a chance to visit in the earlier parts of the 20th century, then you know that the park has changed over time, and that it holds a history deep with richness and memories. Revisit the good ole atmosphere of Coney Island with this two-film compilation of vintage videos spotlighting the best amusement park on Earth!
TABLE OF CONTENTS:
Coney Island (1940s) - 10 minutes
- This is the most awesome footage collection of Coney Island in the 1940s available. The Brooklyn Coney Island area was peaking at this time, and Coney Island seemed to have a special feel at this point that's hard to describe. Some say that the atmosphere declined since the end of WWII. This movie recaptures what was essence was lost as time progressed.
Coney Island USA (1952) - 21 minutes running time
- This film puts an artsy spin on a day in the life of Coney Island. There is a lot of great color footage of the rides and rollercoasters, as well as the various leisure activities available at Coney Island, including the throngs of beachgoers and the mysterious nighttime festival atmosphere. This is a wonderful compliment to the 1940s film, and shows a different angle of the area.
