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Film historian Kelli, Ph.D., presenting a Chicago movie history talk to an engaged audience

Chicago Movie History Talks 

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Chicago Movie Tours' talks—whether virtual or in person—blend unique visuals, historical media, and expert insight to engage audiences, spark curiosity, and invite discussion.

What's Included

Learn what you get when you book a talk with Chicago Movie Tours.

Ph.D. Expertise

Commentary by Kelli, Ph.D., film historian, and guide

Curated Clips

Key scenes that highlight Chicago onscreen

Newspapers

Vintage clippings that add local context

Original HD Video 

Crisp, unique location footage tailored to your talk

Screenshots

Still images that connect film to location

Movie Fan Mags

Old-school fan mags with Hollywood flair

Archival Photos

Historic images that enrich the narrative

Interactive Maps

Custom visuals that trace film sites and history

Animated Slides

Dynamic visuals that guide the experience

2026 Pricing

Talks are available virtually or in person, and they run about 60 minutes, with unlimited time allotted afterward for Q&A.

Virtual Talks

$300 per talk

Bring Chicago’s film history to your audience—anywhere! 

In-Person Talks

$400 per talk

Locations over 25 mi. from La Grange, IL, are quoted separately. View map.

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Reviews of Talks

Dan P

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average rating is 4 out of 5
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Never can give a 5-star review, always room to improve, love the format and hope to do it again. Spent the evening listening to movie facts about a 80's movie classic, [Planes, Trains and Automobiles.] The info about John Hughes and the movie stats made this interesting. Want to do more movies.
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Edward Jourdan

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average rating is 5 out of 5
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Very enjoyable [Columbus Controversies: Chicago Statues and a Hollywood Makeover]
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Todd

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average rating is 5 out of 5
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If you've never taken a virtual Chicago Movies Tour with Kelli Marshall, you're in for a real treat! Kelli's contagious enthusiasm and seemingly endless knowledge of the film industry and Chicago's rich history always combine to offer an unforgettable experience. Her latest virtual tour offered the usual high number of fascinating tidbits and revelations surrounding the background and removal of three controversial Christopher Columbus statues. Like all of her well-organized presentations, Columbus Controversies - Chicago Statues and a Hollywood Makeover left me better informed and eager to learn more about movies and their connections to Chicago.
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Michelle

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average rating is 5 out of 5
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Kelli's presentation on Batman was very interesting, with film clips and fun facts about how the movie was made in Chicago, the stunts they used, the locations and areas they used, very informative.
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Peter Babiak

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average rating is 5 out of 5
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I have been a patron of Chicago Movie Tours for over four years now, and I have always found Kelli's tours to be entertaining, engaging and informative! I always look forward to every tour!
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Edward

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average rating is 5 out of 5
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Fantastic presentation (Bob Newhart's Chicago)
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