Roller Coaster Day - 1932 | The Archivist Presents| #360 | BM1944

Today is National Roller Coaster Day! If I was near one, I’d be on one... I love this newsreel story about Blackpool in the summer of 1932. I don’t think there was an official Roller Coaster Day back then, but as you’ll see, they were certainly being enjoyed. Hospitable seaside teams with Wakes Week crowds enjoying happy hours away from work. Long shot of the crowds and beaches. Blackpool tower in background. Aerial view of crowds on beaches. Close elevated shot of dancing (exterior). shots of people going down water-chutes. Close shot of bathing groups with rubber floats etc. Elevated shot of amusement park attractions. Shot from scenic railway of slopes as if going down. Close shot of scenic railway car (roller-coaster) passing camera. Shot from scenic railway car of scenes as though riding in same. Elevated shot of crowds on beach. Close shot of men looking into penny slot picture machines. You can license this footage for commercial use through AP Archive. Story number is: BM1944 Find out more about AP Archive: Twitter: Facebook: Tumblr: ​​ Instagram: