Coney Island, “the place where merriment is king!”
Take a trip 75 years back in time.
SEE masses of New Yorkers beat the heat by hitting the beach.
SEE Side Shows!
SEE Carnies!
SEE Freaks!
SEE Thrill rides!
Includes the original Coney Island Hot Dog, the Bathing Girl Review, and people enjoying the frantic amusement rides of the day.
If 1940’s Coney Island existed today, an insurance company would have a field day.
This film is forever dedicated to artist and Coney Island mermaid Mary Karam. She is greatly loved and will be sorely missed. – Sept 19, 2009