Playtime

Summary At the start of the 20th century, Americans find themselves with more time and money on their hands. Coney Island launches the country's first amusement parks and proves that big profits can be earned from fun and entertainment. By 1953, Americans are spending $18 billion a year on leisure activities like camping, bowling, and attending sports events. This is the story of America at play, presented through digitally remastered and colorized archival footage and rarely seen home movies.

S2.E4 ∙ Playtime

Directed : Unknown

Written : Unknown

Stars : Liev Schreiber Max Beesley Eric Meyers Stephen Mangan

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Genres : History Biography Documentary

Release date : Dec 8, 2018

Countries of origin : United States United Kingdom

Official sites : Official site

Language : English

Summary At the start of the 20th century, Americans find themselves with more time and money on their hands. Coney Island launches the country's first amusement parks and proves that big profits can be earned from fun and entertainment. By 1953, Americans are spending $18 billion a year on leisure activities like camping, bowling, and attending sports events. This is the story of America at play, presented through digitally remastered and colorized archival footage and rarely seen home movies.

Details

Genres : History Biography Documentary

Release date : Dec 8, 2018

Countries of origin : United States United Kingdom

Official sites : Official site

Language : English

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