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MGM Grand Hotel and Casino B-roll: video, 1984 April 13
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Cesar Chavez speaking at a strike picket line. Footage of damage in the bottom of an empty swimming pool. Behind the scenes and onstage footage of a show, probably Jubilee!. B-roll of people getting out of taxis and cars and entering the MGM Grand. Footage of police arresting people outside the MGM Grand, while others chant what sounds like, "NRA, no way." Interviews with people outside the MGM Grand about their reactions to the Jubilee! show. Original media U-matic S tape, color, frame size 720 x 486, aspect ratio 4 x 3.
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Castaways "Closing Celebration" television advertisement: video, 1987 July 14
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Television commercial for Castaways hotel and casino "Closing Celebration." Original media 2 Inch Quad, color, frame size 720 x 486, aspect ratio 4 x 3.
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Aerial footage of Las Vegas golf course: video, 1989 August 01
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Aerial footage of Las Vegas, mainly golf courses, but also including hotels and casinos. Original description: "Scott Lyon Aerials, Tape 2." Original media U-matic tape, color, frame size 720 x 486, aspect ratio 4 x 3.
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Opening TV spot for "The Maxim Midnight Movie Magic" show: video, 1987 November
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Opening for the Maxim Hotel's "Maxim Midnight Movie Magic" television show. Spot features a door opening to a party with music, dancing, show acts, an older man with a bikini clad woman playing with bubbles in a bathtub, and ends with text overlay. Original media U-matic S tape, color, frame size 720 x 486, aspect ratio 4 x 3.
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Aerial and ground nighttime views of Bob Stupak's Vegas World property: video, 1987 March
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Aerial views of Bob Stupak's Vegas World but also briefly Circus Circus and The Sahara; aerial footage of Vegas World circling the property several times, and south down Las Vegas Boulevard; ground view exterior only including space themed neon signs. Original media U-matic S tape, color, frame size 720 x 486, aspect ratio 4 x 3.
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Nighttime view of the Landmark neon sign: video, approximately 1980
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Static footage of the Landmark logo as a neon sign using a star filter effect creating motion in a colorful halo effect. Original media 16mm film, color, frame size 720 x 486, aspect ratio 4 x 3.
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Circus Circus coin count room and slots being played with coins: video, approximately 1980
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Casino count room employee loading coins into a counting and wrapping machine at Circus Circus casino. Original media 16mm film, color, frame size 720 x 486, aspect ratio 4 x 3.
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Exterior of Landmark, face of woman, couple dining, and Landmark neon sign.: video, 1980
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Exterior footage of elevator pod rising to the top of the Landmark; zoom shot of young woman smiling; older couple dining in a candle lit room with star filter effect; static shot of the Landmark sign. Original media 16mm film, color, frame size 720 x 486, aspect ratio 4 x 3.
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"This Is Burlesque" show at the Aladdin's Bagdad Theatre with clip of performer Irving Benson: video, approximately 1974
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Footage of the "This is Burlesque" show at the Aladdin Casino; clips feature showgirls dancing in various scenes; a short clip of comedian Irving Benson; additional acts in the show. Original media 16mm film, color, frame size 720 x 486, aspect ratio 4 x 3.
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B-roll for Stardust Casino featuring taxi and marquee: video, 1976
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B-roll for Stardust Casino including taxi pulling into the Stardust Casino at dusk and night; views include the neon signs and marquee at the Stardust Casino; also shows a taxi and advertisements on the taxi. Original media 16mm film, color, frame size 720 x 486, aspect ratio 4 x 3.
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