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Chuckwagon

Accession number: 
1964.0017

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Production Years: 
1964

Languages:

  • English
  • French
Film Properties: 
  • 16mm
  • Colour
  • Sound
Length (feet): 
349 (16mm)
Length (minutes): 
10

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Holding Institutions: 

Library and Archives Canada: 16mm, 35mm.
"A look at the world-famous chuck wagon races in Calgary, Alberta. Featuring the legendary Dick Cosgrave - the only 10 time winner of the event."

"A ringside view of the chuckwagon race - star attraction of the world-famous Calgary Stampede. Once it was ponderous Percherons and Clydesdales that thundered round the course. Now they are racers and it takes a firm hand to guide such horsepower. Chuckwagon brings you an exciting account of this extraordinary race."

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Online Database National Film Board of Canada.
"Produced in 1964, this film is a ringside view of the chuckwagon race, star attraction of the world-famous Calgary Stampede. Once ponderous Percherons and Clydesdales thundered around the course. Now they are racers, and it takes a firm hand to guide such horsepower. Chuckwagon brings to the screen an exciting account of this extraordinary event."

"Le film est basé sur les célèbres courses en roulottes qui rallient depuis 1923, à Calgary, des milliers de spectateurs; il rappelle que dans l'Ouest canadien, la mythologie du cheval persiste au siècle des fusées."