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Step into Chicago's Movie History
In-depth analysis and cultural insights into Chicago’s 135+ year cinematic history, written by a film historian and former professor.


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, 20232 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, 20233 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, 20232 min read


'Somewhere in Time' Filming Locations: How Chicago Welcomed Hollywood Back in 1979
Discover where Somewhere in Time was filmed in Chicago and how the 1980 romance helped mark Hollywood's return to the city in 1979.
Apr 27, 20233 min read
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