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Boyd Gaming "Bring On Your Dream" promotional video: video, 1999 April 01

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Stardust promotional video to be shown in hotel rooms via the "on-site information channel". Details all aspects of the hotel/casino including dining, gaming including membrship in the Stardust Slot Club, entertainment and nightlife (Enter the Night, Stardust Lounge, bars, etc.), shops and in-room dining. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.

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Stardust Resort and Casino Records

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Saved by the Bell "Wedding in Las Vegas" series finale: video, 2006 March 16

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A tribute video to Don English, longtime Las Vegas, Nevada photographer who worked for the Las Vegas News Bureau. Produced for LVCVA by Jim Rose/Laguna Productions. Video begins with a group of people walking around a room, talking amongst themselves. Individuals speak to the camera, thanking Don English for all his work and share memories they have of English, going out to Lake Mead and working together at the News Bureau. Individuals include Kathy Espin, Terry Lindberg, Frank Mitrani, Rick Newman, and many other coworkers and photographers. Video transitions to a speaker sharing a history of Las Vegas while black-and-white video of English shooting celebrities on location at hotels and casinos in the 1950s and 1960s. Others go on to stand and speak about English and his kindness, hard work, and what a wonderful worker he was. Video ends with a thank you to Frank Mitrani for organizing the event and other monthly events; appears to be a gathering of the Las Vegas Media Group that Mitrani co-founded and ran until 2017. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.

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Stardust Resort and Casino Records

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New Stardust Tower topping off ceremony: video, 1989 August 01

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Los Angeles news segment on Las Vegas performer Bobby Berosini who says he will sue PETA, the animal rights activist group, for releasing a video of him backstage at the Stardust before or after a performance where he is seen hitting the two orangutans used in his act. Berosini responded by saying he has the Humane Society oversee the welfare of his animals. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.

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Stardust Resort and Casino Records

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Stardust in-room promotional video: video, 2014 August 13

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Local news segments discussing how overnight a fire destroyed the small Stardust Casino marquee, and lightning was likely the cause but unconfirmed. All segments are discussing the fact that it is monsoon season, raining, and lightning is likely. 16 cuts of the same story showing very similar footage of a burned sign and workers beignning to repair it. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.

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Stardust Resort and Casino Records

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Promotional video for Sam Boyd's Fremont Hotel and Casino: video, 2003 November 04

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Local news segments discussing an overnight fire at the Stardust Hotel and Casino caused by a battery fire on the 27th floor. Video segments show firefighters responding to the call and news anchors reporting from outside the hotel and interview clips with one of the hotel guests who experienced the evacuation. Many news anchors emphasize the hotel's fire alarms, security safeguards, and sprinkler system working well and how a bigger crisis was averted. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.

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Stardust Resort and Casino Records

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Sam Boyd's Fremont Hotel and Casino in-house promotional gaming video: video, 2003 November 14 to 2003 November 15

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Local news segments about local Las Vegas, Nevada resident and retired Marine Jake Latulip who won the $19.6 million megabucks jackpot at the Stardust Hotel and Casino. Segment show winner being interviewed and says the first thing he plans to do is buy a new Cadillac. When asked what else he will do with the money, he reportedly said "Any damn thing I want!" after playing $30 like he does every Thursday. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.

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Stardust Resort and Casino Records

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San Diego TV news segment on the expanding population of Las Vegas: video, 1989

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Fremont Hotel and Casino promotional video opens with a song "Discover the Difference Downtown at the Fremont!" while showing guests walking around the hotel/casino interior. Then a male voiceover begins to describe the various amenities the hotel/casino has to offer, while showing footage of hotel guest rooms and casino gaming floor. The voiceover describes the membership club, the new race and sportsbook, and other gaming options like keno and bingo. Dining and entertainment options are explained while footage shows guests at a buffet, snack bar, dining at the Overland cafe, and the Hualapai fine dining restaurant. Includes many different shots of the building's neon signs, as well as many interior and exterior views of the Fremont. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.

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Stardust Resort and Casino Records

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Various Stardust Hotel and Casino restaurant promotional clips (~30 seconds each): video, 1989 September 19

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Promotional video that opens with camera panning along the Fremont Hotel's neon lights as it explains a brief history of how popular the downtown area is for tourists. A man in a suit welcomes the viewer to Sam Boyd's Hotel and Casino, claiming it is downtown's best value and the "Discover the Difference at the Fremont" song begins to play. Jerry Filipelli, Casino Customer Relations Director, appears and describes the many different gaming options available, and encourages guests to ask him for information on how to play, and for more information on the "Players Only" club. Voiceover explains many different gaming options while shots of the casino floor are show. Games include blackjack, baccarat, roulette, pai gow poker, craps, slots, and keno. After explaining gaming, the video describes the various cafes and restaurants available inside the casino and what the menus offer, including steak specials, buffet, and Chinese food, and Roxy's Bar with lounge acts. The video ends with instructions on how to establish credit at the casino, banking centers offered, how to sign up for the membership club, and gift shop. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.

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Stardust Resort and Casino Records

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Showgirl and Stardust logo image unveiled on Western Pacific Airlines: video, approximately 1985 to 1995

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Segment by unknown San Diego newstation on the expanding population, real estate, and economic upturn that Las Vegas is experiencing. Video opens with a Stardust Hotel and Casino craps game, while a voiceover describes Las Vegas as "Lost Vegas" and "Lost Wages" but that tourists and locals live together side-by-side. Reporter explains the population is rapidly growing, and many Californians and San Diegans are moving to the city, as it rebrands from "Sin City" to a reasonable, welcoming place to live. The reporter explains that many casinos were "in the red" and how it was in a economic downturn. However, many new casinos are being expanded or new ones built now that the economy is looking up. Features many shots of the Stardust Hotel interior and exterior. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.

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Stardust Resort and Casino Records

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1997 "Old Timers Reunion" event for local Las Vegas residents: video, 1987 December 23

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Title card states video was produced for Stardust Hotel by Barrett & Associates (produced by Michael Keavin). Many different cuts of the same music song, but with different visuals of various Stardust Hotel and Casino entertainment shows. First segment is promoting "William B's Steakhouse"; second segment promotes "Tony Roma's"; third segment promotes"Ralph's Diner." Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.

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Stardust Resort and Casino Records

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