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Stardust Resort and Casino's new advertising campaign using Western Pacific Airlines and a showgirl's photograph: video, 1996 September 07

Level of Description

File

Identifier

MS_00515_075

Scope and Contents

Special news segment, "Newsmakers" with John Bonds who profiles Aki, the "Enter the Night" showgirl from the Stardust Hotel. Aki and John sit down and begin talking about costumes and the designs of various dresses throughout the show, and a benefit gala that recently took place. Aki discusses her career path, first in her home country of Holland, then Monte Carlo, Paris, and now Las Vegas, while clips of the "Enter the Night" show and Aki performing appear on screen. The two discuss the impact of the recent movie "Showgirls" and how it has negatively impacted the Las Vegas showgirls and how they are perceived. Aki shares her future plans, and shares she is currently studying law in Holland and taking acting lessons. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.

Date

1996-09-07

Extent

1 digital_files (.MP4)
1 vhs_tapes
To request this item in person:
Collection Number: MS-00515
Collection Name: Stardust Resort and Casino Records
Box/Folder: Digital File 00, Box 026
English