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Pull up a seat, grab some popcorn, and dig deeper into Chicago and film.
Purr-suing Stardom: Cats on the Silver Screen
Take a quick look at cats across movie history—from early film reels to Chicago’s own feline film stars.
6 days ago3 min read
From Wizard Oil to The Wizard of Oz: How Chicago’s Grand Opera House and a "Miracle" Medicine Made Stage History
Long before MGM adapted The Wizard of Oz, Chicago had already brought a musical version to life on stage.
Oct 76 min read
From "Candyman" to Candy Rackets: Chicago’s Sweet and Sinister Past
A van named "Candy Man" (like the horror movie) sparked a dive into Chicago’s past, where 1920s candy jobbers mixed sweet sales with racketeering and violence.
Aug 284 min read
Movies & Blue Law Protests in 1920s Chicago
In the United States, movies and religion have virtually always been at odds. One early point of contention between the motion picture industry and religious people, mostly Protestants, comes in the form of blue laws.
Jun 7, 20202 min read
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