Cracker Jack, Chicago, and Silent Movies
Fri, Apr 05
|Chicago Movie Club Facebook Group
Connect a Chicago treat to the 1893 World's Fair—and silent movies
Time and Location
Apr 05, 2024, 9:40 AM – 10:00 AM CDT
Chicago Movie Club Facebook Group
About
Delve with us into the fascinating intersection of early cinema, advertising, and American culture through the lens of silent movies. Learn how Chicago candy businesses like Cracker Jack—which introduced its product at the 1893 World’s Fair—sought to capitalize on the burgeoning film industry. You'll also hear about darker aspects of the company's history, including child labor issues.
Free to Chicago Movie Club members, this event on the 1893 Chicago World's Fair is part of our ongoing series 9:40 ON FRIDAYS.
Jumpstart your weekend with fresh insights about Chicago and cinema. Topics change weekly. JOIN THE FUN!
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