B-roll footage of unknown buffet and restaurant food (likely Imperial Palace); footage of a rendering of Imperial Palace inside Imperial Palace; exterior view of Imperial Palace, close-up shots of the neon sign as the sunset sets and eventually the neon marquee at nightOriginal media U-matic S, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.
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B-roll footage of unknown actors laughing and posing with drinks infront of neon sign (possibly for "Sahara Safari" advertisement campaign taken from physical item); b-roll of various special effects (diffraction grating) on the Sahara neon marquee sign at nightOriginal media U-matic S, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.
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Footage of the desert landscape, sky, and plants; shifts to Meadows Mall; rolling shots of cars on the freeway, airport, and Park 2000 office complexes; Clark County Library exterior, Fashion Show Mall exterior; UNLV campus; various neighborhoods and parks. Original media 1 Inch SMPTE Type B, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.
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Aerial footage of the Dunes golf course, the Las Vegas Strip, and Downtown Las Vegas/Fremont Street during the day. Original media 1 Inch SMPTE Type B, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.
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Raw footage of actors holding and sniffing a glass of wine, pastries, and pie; set crew can be seen directing the models' hands, applying makeup, and talking off camera; there is no audio for this footage; Showboat casino chips are laid out on a black background; b-roll of food, golfing, gaming, and the Showboat marquee close out the footage. Original media 1 Inch SMPTE Type B, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.
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B-roll footage of Circus Circus; begins with RV park and casino/hotel exterior during the day; the shuttle moves across the track with the rotating Circus Circus manor sign behind; main marquee sign; shots of the porte-cochère with lights on during the day, cars and people pass through underneath; interior shots of various games and signs; exterior view of the casino at sunset and at night. Original media 1 Inch SMPTE Type B, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.
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Aerial views of the Las Vegas Strip that starts in color and then shifts to black and white; includes views of MGM Grand, Vegas World, Sahara, Wet 'n Wild, Riveria, Circus Circus; switches back to color and the remainder is 360 views of the MGM Grand tower, marquee with Jubilee! sign, and neon signs during day and slowly fading into night shots. Original media 1 Inch SMPTE Type B, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.
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Aerial views of McCarran International Airport and repeated 360 views of the Dunes golf course and surrounding area. Original media 1 Inch SMPTE Type B, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.
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Daytime above-ground nuclear test in the desert; camera zooms on mushroom cloud, then pans to man standing next to car observing test. Original media 16mm, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 2048 x 1556.
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Promotional video for Stardust Hotel and Resort showing amenities including the pool, dining options, interior of hotel rooms, sports and gaming, and various entertainment programs available; voiceover describing everything while short clips show onscreen, ends with a phone number to call; same ad runs twice. Second segment is promotional video for the Meadows Mall Christmas display with the slogan of "Meadows Mall means Christmas"; second segment appears to be b-roll for the same Christmas village promotional video with music playing over the same shots of the holiday display. Third segment is Monte Hale appearing in a promotional video for the Frontier Hotel; he walks through the hotel, dining, entertainment options while in Western-style clothing and at times, riding a horse. Same Meadows Mall clip runs again. Original media U-matic S, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.
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