1
Laff in the Dark
The "Laff in the Dark" ride was a very popular dark ride also known as the "Pretzel."
Jack Ray designed many of these rides; they appeared in many carnivals and amusement parks always under the name "Laff in the Dark." Though the fronts varied widely, this ride was always a hit.
2
Crane attaching flagpoles to the "Laff in the Dark" ride at the Canadian National Exhibition.
1947
Canadian National Exhibition, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Credits:
North American Carnival Museum and Archives (NACMA)
3
One of Jack Ray's "Laff in the Dark" rides.
1949-1959
Nu-Pike Amusement Park, Long Beach, California, United States of America
Credits:
North American Carnival Museum and Archives (NACMA)
4
"Laff in the Dark" ride sketch by Jack Ray.
1945-1955
Unknown
Credits:
North American Carnival Museum and Archives (NACMA)
John C. (Jack) Ray
Jennifer Walker
5
"Laff in the Dark" ride designed by Jack Ray.
1945-1960
Unknown
Credits:
North American Carnival Museum and Archives (NACMA)
Jennifer Walker
6
"Laff in the Dark" ride designed by Jack Ray.
1950-1960
Unknown
Credits:
North American Carnival Museum and Archives (NACMA)
7
"Laff in the Dark" ride front designed by Jack Ray.
1950-1962
Unknown
Credits:
North American Carnival Museum and Archives (NACMA)
8
Painting of a proposed "Laff in The Dark" ride for Belmont Park by Jack Ray.
1945
Belmont Park, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Credits:
North American Carnival Museum and Archives (NACMA)
John C. (Jack) Ray
Jennifer Walker