The Legend of Pancho Barnes and the Happy Bottom Riding Club

The Legend of Pancho Barnes and the Happy Bottom Riding Club

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Status

Released

Release Date

Dec 10, 2009

Genres

Documentary, History

User Score

52%

Original Title

The Legend of Pancho Barnes and the Happy Bottom Riding Club

Production Companies

Nick Spark Productions

Director

Amanda Pope

Description

A documentary profile of Pasadena society girl turned adventurer and aviator, Florence Lowe "Pancho" Barnes. In the 1920's and 30's, Barnes was Hollywood's top woman stunt pilot. In the 1940's and 50's, she owned and operated the (in)famous "Happy Bottom Riding Club" - a fly-in resort located near Edwards Air Force Base.