Beaches, Creatures, and Cowboys: Film in Florida (2023)
June 18-August 20, 2023
Movie producers have been making films in Florida almost since the dawn of the industry. For a short time in the early twentieth century, Florida even rivaled California as a place for movie making.
- A Motion Picture Paradise!: A History of Florida's Film and Television IndustryRecorded July 27, 2023
Hosted by Dr. David Morton - The Grand LadyThe Historic Hollywood Beach Resort, also known as the "Grand Lady," has a famous and storied past. In 1925, founder Joseph Young opened the Hollywood Beach Hotel as the crowning achievement of his new city. From lavish parties and visiting celebrities to a naval training facility during World War II, hear the history, the rebirth and the complicate state of The Grand Lady today.
Runtime: 26m 29s
Closed Captioned
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