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"MGM Pickets" footage of workers on strike: video, 1983 May 11
Level of Description
Scope and Contents
Footage of Culinary Workers Union Local 226 on strike outside the MGM, walking up and down the sidewalk with signs. Original media U-matic S, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.
Archival Collection
Collection Name: The Production Company Audiovisual Collection
Box/Folder: Digital File 00
Archival Component
Showboat Hotel and Casino promotional video: video, 1984 May 11
Level of Description
Scope and Contents
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.
Archival Collection
Collection Name: The Production Company Audiovisual Collection
Box/Folder: Digital File 00
Archival Component
Showboat Hotel and Casino b-roll for promotional videos: video, 1980 August
Level of Description
Scope and Contents
B-roll of interior of Showboat casino; guests walking inside and viewing the large riverboat painting; guests going up the elevator and views of the rotunda. Video cuts out at times and camera operator directions can be heard throughout. Original media U-matic S, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.
Archival Collection
Collection Name: The Production Company Audiovisual Collection
Box/Folder: Digital File 00
Archival Component
Promotional videos for Bob Stupak's Vegas World: video, 1987 March
Level of Description
Scope and Contents
Commercial for Bob Stupak's Vegas World shows footage of the interior of space-themed Vegas World while voice narrates over description of the casino being "out of this world"; commercial runs twice. Original media U-matic S, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.
Archival Collection
Collection Name: The Production Company Audiovisual Collection
Box/Folder: Digital File 00
Archival Component
Silver Slipper promotional video: video, approximately 1980 to 1989
Level of Description
Scope and Contents
Promotional video for show taking place at the Silver Slipper; clips of guests praising the show after viewing it. Original media U-matic S, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.
Archival Collection
Collection Name: The Production Company Audiovisual Collection
Box/Folder: Digital File 00
Archival Component
B-roll aerial footage of MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada: video, 1985 June 20
Level of Description
Scope and Contents
B-roll aerial footage of MGM Grand Hotel on the Las Vegas Strip as the sun sets taken from helicopter; audible hum throughout the entire video. Original media U-matic S, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.
Archival Collection
Collection Name: The Production Company Audiovisual Collection
Box/Folder: Digital File 00
Archival Component
Outtakes and b-roll for MGM Promotional video: video, 1985 June 01
Level of Description
Scope and Contents
Numerous takes of Bill DeAngelis speeches for MGM business theatre presentation promotional video; DeAngelis stands infront of a car while men and women dance behind him and a dancer walks in front of him; camera operator audilble throughout. Second clip is various takes of Sally Mitling (?) reading promos for MGM Business Theatre. Third clip is Janet Ford reading the same promos for MGM Business Theatre. Original media U-matic S, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.
Archival Collection
Collection Name: The Production Company Audiovisual Collection
Box/Folder: Digital File 00
Archival Component
Sands Hotel "Copa Room" torn up: video, 1996
Level of Description
Scope and Contents
Sands Hotel "Copa Room" being taken apart; footage shows sign removed from above the entrance, the theatre with no seats; construction crews removing the flooring; audio and video cut out throughout. Original media U-matic S, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.
Archival Collection
Collection Name: The Production Company Audiovisual Collection
Box/Folder: Digital File 00
Archival Component
Landmark Hotel restaurant offerings and Bally's "Business Theatre" promotional title card: video, 1986 May
Level of Description
Scope and Contents
Various advertisements for different food offerings at the Landmark Hotel; includes shrimp cocktail, chili, and draft beer; second segment is Bally's Grand Hotels "Business Theatre" title card stills. Original media U-matic S, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.
Archival Collection
Collection Name: The Production Company Audiovisual Collection
Box/Folder: Digital File 00
Archival Component
Union Plaza promotional video outtakes: video, 1983 October 26
Level of Description
Scope and Contents
Union Plaza promotional footage of a man and woman holding hands, walking next to the rooftop pool and talking; next shot is the man picking the woman up and twirling her around; various scenes are taken numerous times; camera operator is audible giving directions. Also includes b-roll of the Mint sign at night. Original media U-matic S, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.
Archival Collection
Collection Name: The Production Company Audiovisual Collection
Box/Folder: Digital File 00
Archival Component