This film was photographed and produced by Norman Schley, a gifted filmmaker from Waukesha, Wisconsin. Some of Schley’s travelogue films (which he called “Picturelogues” or “Schley Rides”) aired on television. Others were shown in person by Schley, who narrated them while the projector rolled. This particular feature shows a visit to the resort city of Boca Raton. This Floridian city sits on the southeastern coast and it is known for its golf courses, parks and beaches.

The title screen opens the film (:16). The film was presented by Picturelogue (:24) based out of Wisconsin. The Boca Raton Resort and Club stands as a massive historical hotel constructed in 1926 (:31). Palms wave gently near the gateway (:35). A statue rises in the front fountain of the resort (1:19). A picturesque shot captures an artist sketching under a white and red umbrella (1:37). The downtown area and it’s main drag follow with a banner overhanging reading ‘Bible Grounds’ (1:52). The roadway is lined with gift shops and antique stores (1:58). Cars pass by a Standard Oil Gas Station (2:24). The Boca Raton National Bank follows (2:35) as well as the building for the Arvida Corporation (2:41) which was later bought out by Disney for $200 million. Tourists pull up to the Boca Raton Hotel and Club (2:57). A couple in elegant attire move up stone steps at the resort (4:05). Swimmers dive into a long pool for a race (4:16). Hotel guests watch the race (4:44). A swimming coach lectures a group of young swimmers (4:58). A slow-motion dive follows (5:04) of a pair of divers splashing in one after the other. Golfers tee-off at a large golf course (5:48). Afterwards, residents enjoy refreshments at the club house (6:18). The sign for Sam Snead Golf Shop appears (6:23) with a list of professional golfers available for instructions. The Royal Palm Yacht and Country Club (6:47) is shown with a map of it’s layout (6:54). A small boat moves through a river for a boat tour of the area (7:19). Luxury homes line the waterway (7:33). Tourists use a large target for archery practice (7:49). An instructor slips a wrist guard onto a hotel guest’s wrist (8:31). He then instructs a female guest on how to properly pull the arrow back to aim and shoot (9:08). A sign reads ‘Polo Unlimited Bert and Don Beveridge’ (two polo players whom had been popular in the 1960’s) (9:31). The stable follows with a neat row of saddles resting on a balcony (9:39). Equipment and gear is inspected prior to the polo game (10:01). The game is between Detroit and Oak Brook (10:22). Riders mount their horses (11:44). Champagne is poured as the trophy table is set up (12:33). Tourists are provided with an Olympic pool (13:32) and a volley ball net (14:04). A hotel bartender mixes and pours drinks for the hotel guests (14:57). A shot follows of the inside of the hotel with a chandelier hanging down in the center (15:20). Guests fill the seats of a theater within the hotel prior to the showing (15:40). Elegant landscaping runs around the hotel outside (16:37). The ending credits appear (16:48) as the film draws to its conclusion.

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