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News segments about murder of Robert Davenport in Vegas World parking garage: video

Date

1992-12-29

Archival Collection

Description

Alyson McCarthy and L.P. Phillips report in both segments on the murder of tourist Robert Davenport in the parking garage of Vegas World and the ongoing search for the suspected shooter. Lt. Greg Jolley of Metro Police describes suspect and suspect's car and whether the shooting will affect tourism. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486. From the Bob Stupak Professional Papers (MS-01016) -- Professional papers -- Audiovisual material -- Digitized audiovisual clips file.

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Opening TV spot for "The Maxim Midnight Movie Magic" show: video

Date

1987-11

Description

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, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486. From The Production Company Audiovisual Collection (MS-00930) -- Digitized audiovisual material file.

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Aerial and ground nighttime views of Bob Stupak's Vegas World property: video

Date

1987-03

Description

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, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486. From The Production Company Audiovisual Collection (MS-00930) -- Digitized audiovisual material file.

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HSST pitch for Las Vegas: video

Date

1989-12-13

Description

Video begins by discussing traffic congestion and growth in Las Vegas and on the Strip, then proposes HSST as a solution. The video describes and HSST (High Speed Surface Transport), a magnetic levitation public transportation system, and discusses why and how it could be adopted in Las Vegas. Original media U-matic, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486. From The Production Company Audiovisual Collection (MS-00930) -- Digitized audiovisual material file.

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MGM Grand Hotel and Casino B-roll: video

Date

1984-04-13

Description

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, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486. From The Production Company Audiovisual Collection (MS-00930) -- Digitized audiovisual material file.

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Exterior of Landmark, face of woman, couple dining, and Landmark neon sign: video

Date

1980

Description

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, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 2048 x 1556. From The Production Company Audiovisual Collection (MS-00930) -- Digitized audiovisual material file.

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First segment is advertisement for Continental Hotel "DICE" (Do Indian Springs Casino Excursion); second segment is advertisement for Continental Hotel "Chip" (Continental Hotel Invitation Party) promotion: video

Date

1986-01-17

Description

First segment is advertisement for Continental Hotel "DICE" (Do Indian Springs Casino Excursion); second segment is advertisement for Continental Hotel "Chip" (Continental Hotel Invitation Party) promotion: video. Original media U-matic S, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486. From The Production Company Audiovisual Collection (MS-00930) -- Digitized audiovisual material file.

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"Rio Spec" footage of interior and exterior of Rio and commercial for hotel/casino: video

Date

1990-06-21

Description

B-roll footage of Rio cocktail waitresses walking, talking, and looking into camera (no audio); b-roll of Rio exterior, neon sign, and marquee; "Look What's Shakin'" commercial with people dancing and wearing Rio merchandise (no audio). Original media Betacam, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486. From The Production Company Audiovisual Collection (MS-00930) -- Digitized audiovisual material file.

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Sands Hotel interior shots of sportsbook, casino floor, waitresses, and general guests : video

Date

1994-08-29

Description

B-roll footage of Sands Hotel sportbook, casino floor, Shangria-La Cafe (includes shots of food for menu), watiress interacting with guests, "Charlie Chaplin" costumed figure playing craps; . Original media Betacam, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486. From The Production Company Audiovisual Collection (MS-00930) -- Digitized audiovisual material file.

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Showboat Hotel and Casino promotional video: video

Date

1984-05-11

Description

Footage of early Las Vegas and then shots of Showboat casino interior and exterior as voice narrates a history of the casino and describes features and amenities of the hotel. Footage of gambling floor, guests enjoying different games, the bowling center, boxing matches, entertainers, golf, tennis, and swimming pool, and buffets. Original media U-matic S, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486. From The Production Company Audiovisual Collection (MS-00930) -- Digitized audiovisual material file.

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