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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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Silver Slipper television advertisements: video

Date

1983

Description

Television commercials for the Silver Slipper hotel and casino featuring Robin Timm, Boy-Lesque, Branded, and the Great Buffet. "My Slipper, my Vegas" is the tagline. 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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"One of a Kind" television advertisement: video

Date

1984-03-26

Description

Television commercial for the show "One of a Kind" at the Desert Inn. 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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Castaways "Closing Celebration" television advertisement: video

Date

1987-07-14

Description

Television commercial for Castaways hotel and casino "Closing Celebration.". Original media 2 Inch Quad, 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 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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