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Pull up a seat, grab some popcorn, and dig deeper into Chicago and film.
Chicago's First Ferris Wheel and Film: A Reading List
Enjoy a list of curated sources about the first Ferris wheel, the 1893 Chicago World's Fair, and movies.
Sep 20, 2023
2 min read
The Untouchables: Behind the Scenes in Chicago's Union Station
Dig in to The Untouchables with two behind-the-scenes accounts.
May 26, 2023
3 min read
Mae West and Minnie Marx, Dirty Blonde and Broadway Mom
Learn more about the "dirty blonde" and Broadway mom who worked alongside the Marx Brothers.
May 4, 2023
2 min read
Filming Somewhere in Time: How Chicago Welcomed (Back) Hollywood in 1979
Watch the cast and crew of "Somewhere In Time" gush over Chicago's hospitality in 1979, a new period in the Windy City's movie history.
Apr 27, 2023
2 min read
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