“LET’S GO BOWLING” 1955 BOWLING ALLEY PROPRIETORS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA PROMO FILM XD36124a

Want to support this channel and help us preserve old films? Visit Visit our website Made by the Bowling Proprietors Association of America in 1955, this promotional film uses a fictional double-date setting at bowling alley to teach correct bowling form. It features professional bowlers Ned Day and Marion Ladewig. (Ladewig was known as the “Queen of Bowling.“ Many people consider her the greatest female bowler who ever lived. Day was elected to the American Bowling Congress Hall of Fame in 1952.) Men are wearing ties, women long dresses while bowling. Marion / Ned wear BPAA uniforms. Title sequence (0:06–0:56). Directed by Al Bradish. “[D]edicated to the millions of Americans who have shown, through their selective patronage, that they appreciate outstanding surroundings in which to enjoy their bowling.” White couples in expensive-looking hats / coats enter building from street (0:56). Closeup: astounded woman (1:20, “Peg”). Peg watches peopl