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Pull up a seat, grab some popcorn, and dig deeper into Chicago and film.
Reel Resilience: The Survival of Chicago Movie Theaters in 1918
Learn about three silent-era Chicago movie theaters that survived the 1918 influenza pandemic.
Aug 23, 20231 min read
Roller Coasters, Racism, and Chicago Home Movies
Reconsider Chicago amusement parks like Riverview and Kiddieland through the lens of 5 home movies and a dunking booth game.
Aug 9, 20231 min read
Chicago's Shipwreck, Liquor, and Movies
On this virtual walking tour, learn about the S.S. Eastland tragedy via a suburban Chicago speakeasy and film.
Jul 18, 20231 min read
Singin' in the Rain and Chicago
Celebrate six Chicago actors and the Hollywood musical for which they are most remembered
Jul 7, 20231 min read
Movies on the Bayou: Live on Location in Louisiana
Float virtually with us down a Louisiana bayou and learn why movies are filmed on these mystical bodies of water
Jun 13, 20231 min read
The Marx Brothers and Chicago
On this virtual walking tour, learn about The Marx Brothers' Chicago connections
May 3, 20231 min read
Chicago and Bungalow Movies
Silent film titles suggest Hollywood took note of the bungalow explosion in America
Apr 20, 20201 min read
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