Summaries

This is the story of Skee-Ball, a unique game patented in 1908 by a long forgotten inventor living in Vineland, New Jersey: Joseph Fourestier Simpson. The film explores the era in which the young inventor grew up, as the industrial revolution created the new middle class, and the explosion of amusement parks that allowed them to flee their crowded industrial neighborhoods for a few hours of pleasure. This is an invitation to Skee-Ball fans and their friends, and even the simply curious, to go for the roller coaster ride of their lives, discovering the real story of the beautiful game of Skee-Ball. And the balls roll on.—Thaddeus O. Cooper and Kevin B Kreitman

This is the story of Skee-Ball-a unique game, patented in 1908 by a long forgotten inventor living in Vineland, New Jersey: Joseph Fourestier Simpson. The film explores the era in which the young inventor grew up, as the industrial revolution created the new middle class, and the explosion of amusement parks that allowed them to flee their crowded industrial neighborhoods for a few hours of pleasure. This is an invitation to Skee-Ball fans and their friends, and even the simply curious, to go for the roller coaster ride of their lives, discovering the real story of the beautiful game of Skee-Ball. And the balls roll on.—Thaddeus O. Cooper and Kevin B Kreitman

Details

Genres
  • History
  • Documentary
Release date Nov 1, 2024
Countries of origin United States
Language English
Filming locations Flourtown, Pennsylvania, USA
Production companies NoMoreBoxes

Box office

Budget $100000

Tech specs

Runtime 1h 33m
Color Color Black and White
Aspect ratio 16:9 HD

Synopsis

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