Chicago's World's Fairs and the Movies
Fri, May 30
|World Virtual Tours
Discover how Chicago helped advance cinema and create movie stars.
Time and Location
May 30, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM CDT
World Virtual Tours
About
Journey back in time to Chicago’s major World’s Fairs and discover their surprising ties to film history! During this hour-long online experience with Chicago Movie Tours, you will:
Meet a murderous photographer and fairgoer whose work influenced early cinema.
Discover how filmmakers captured the 1893 Fair’s Ferris wheel onscreen.
Walk a peninsula and former fairground that boasts connections to classical Hollywood stars.
Featuring HD video and rich storytelling, this virtual walking tour is great for anyone curious about early cinema, world’s fair history, and Chicago’s role in film. Free to enjoy—donations suggested!
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