Panama City Florida Historical Videos
The following is a sample of Five Historical/nostalgic tapes available individually or in a set:
Panama City “The Early Years”
A look back at Panama City from the late teens to the early seventies. A nostalgic look at holiday celebrations, beauty pageants, and parades. The making of the movie “killers of the Sea” the dredging of St. Andrews Pass; a look at the cars, style of dress and culture of the eary days of Panama City. Re-live the 1970’s demolition of the Dixie Sherman Hotel where famous movie stars like Clarke Gable frequented while stationed at Tyndall Air Force Base.
Panama City Beach “A Look Back in Time”
The sparkling white sands of the 20’s through the 90’s. With emphasis on the Long Beach area, highlighting the Hang-Out. Take a look at the cotton candy days of Long Beach, the Hang-out, the trampolines on the beach, arcades, skating rink, and the casino. Take a train ride at Petticoat Junction or Tombstone Territory. Watch as Miracle Strip Tower comes crashing down in 1995.
Panama City “Remember When”
Take a fast paced journey of over 90 minutes enjoying sights of Panama City and surrounding areas of days gone by. Watch the ribbon cutting of new business and travel on a moonshine raid with the legendary Sheriff Doc Daffin. Downtown Panama City in the 40’s “the Round Marina”, the USO Club, and Tyndall AFB.
Killers of the Sea
A movie filmed in Panama City in the late 30’s starring daredevil Buck Caswell in his Hunt for Killers of the Sea. Narrated by Lowell Thomas. This film takes you on an exciting adventure with Caswell off the coast of Panama City. Where he comes face to face with “killer sharks” and a “giant octopus”.
St. Andrews
A historic look at the rounding of the town of St. Andrews. With nostalgic and humorous interview from the descendants fo the areas forefathers. You’ll see landmarks past and present. Including “Ware’s Dock”, the Caino and the Villa. Re-live the hustle and bustle of St. Andrews Marina and the Shrimp Boat. Scuba drive in the Gulf of Mexico on the wreck of the Tarpon with exclusive underwater video of the 1950 vintage.