Signature Event Recordings and Gallery Exhibit Descriptions

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.

Explore the posters and lobby cards in this exhibit which depict some of Florida's most famous films from the early 1920s to the present. Embark on a captivating journey through time, capturing the magic and allure of movie production in Florida. Whether you are a film enthusiast, a history buff, of simply seeking an escape into the realm of cinematic wonders, this exhibit shares stories and splendor of Florida's film industry and celebrates the rich legacy it has left behind.

A Motion Picture Paradise!: A History of Florida's Film and Television Industry
Recorded July 27, 2023
Hosted by Dr. David Morton
The Grand Lady
The 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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