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Aerial footage of Las Vegas golf course: video

Date

1989-08-01

Description

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, 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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Nighttime view of the Landmark neon sign: video

Date

1980 (year approximate)

Description

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, 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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Circus Circus coin count room and slots being played with coins: video

Date

1980 (year approximate)

Description

Casino count room employee loading coins into a counting and wrapping machine at Circus Circus casino. 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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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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"This Is Burlesque" show at the Aladdin's Bagdad Theatre with clip of performer Irving Benson: video

Date

1974 (year approximate)

Description

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, 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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B-roll for Stardust Casino featuring taxi and marquee: video

Date

1976

Description

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, 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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"Let's Go A-Go-Go" act performing on the Strip and touring Caesars Palace under construction: video

Date

1966

Description

Static view of the Hacienda Horse and Rider sign; cuts to the "Let's Go A-Go-Go" performers talking and then viewing the Las Vegas Strip from a balcony at The Dunes. Behind the performers, parts of the Strip can be seen including The Sands, The Sahara, Guardian Angel Cathedral, The Desert Inn, and downtown in the distance. Other sequences show the Flamingo and the Dunes sign from the elevated viewpoint. Cuts to Caesars Palace construction site where owner Jay Sarno leads a tour through the property; Sarno walks the group through the pool area where construction laborers work on the just poured swimming pool. Footage then cuts to a dressing room scenes as women apply makeup followed by clips from a performance in various outfits. Footage then cuts to the Hacienda pool where the act meets with Hacienda Casino owner Judy Bailey; group is filmed near the Thunderbird Casino driving away in a Corvette. Footage also shows The Riviera marquee featuring an ad for Betty Grable starring in Hello Dolly with smaller acts touted including Shecky Greene, Tony Sandler, and Ralph Young. Original media 16mm, b/w, 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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Helldorado Las Vegas 1982 newsreel: video

Date

1982-11-17

Description

Scenes from the various events making up Helldorado Las Vegas 1982 including street dance, parade in downtown and on the Strip, the Whiskerino contests, a fair, Rodeo Queen contest, the exhibit hall, and the nationally televised Rodeo. 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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1970 Helldorado Parade on Fremont Street: video

Date

1970 (year approximate)

Description

B-roll footage of parade participants gathering before the start of the parade, then making their way down Fremont Street; showgirls, cowboys on horseback, floats, and the Budweiser Clydesdales can be seen. 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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Various Las Vegas scenes in color: video

Date

1970 (year approximate)

Description

B-roll footage of the exterior of First Western Saving bank, an unidentified apartment complex under construction, The International Casino, unidentified hotel under construction with a crane, overviews possibly from the International Casino showing the Landmark Casino and other Strip properties including Circus Circus. 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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