Shooting the Chutes, Luna Park

The ride known as Shoot the Chutes was first introduced in 1895 by inventor Captain Paul Boyton at Sea Lion Park, the first enclosed outdoor amusement park in Coney Island. He billed it as "the King of All Amusements." In 1902 he sold the park to a couple of young sharps, Fred Thompson and Elmer "Skip" Dundy. One year later the new gates opened and Luna Park was in operation.

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Movie
Episodes
1
Episode Duration
2 mins
Status
Finished
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Type
Movie
Format
Movie
Episodes
1
Episode Duration
2 mins
Status
Finished
Start Date
Jul 1, 1903
Season
1903
Average Score
60%
Mean Score
60%
Ratings
2
Popularity
2
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0
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0
Genres
Documentary

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The ride known as Shoot the Chutes was first introduced in 1895 by inventor Captain Paul Boyton at Sea Lion Park, the first enclosed outdoor amusement park in Coney Island. He billed it as "the King of All Amusements." In 1902 he sold the park to a couple of young sharps, Fred Thompson and Elmer "Skip" Dundy. One year later the new gates opened and Luna Park was in operation.

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Japanese

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