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New Stardust Tower topping off ceremony: video, 1989 August 01

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Los Angeles news segment on Las Vegas performer Bobby Berosini who says he will sue PETA, the animal rights activist group, for releasing a video of him backstage at the Stardust before or after a performance where he is seen hitting the two orangutans used in his act. Berosini responded by saying he has the Humane Society oversee the welfare of his animals. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.

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Stardust Resort and Casino Records
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Collection Number: MS-00515
Collection Name: Stardust Resort and Casino Records
Box/Folder: Digital File 00, Box 023

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Stardust in-room promotional video: video, 2014 August 13

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Local news segments discussing how overnight a fire destroyed the small Stardust Casino marquee, and lightning was likely the cause but unconfirmed. All segments are discussing the fact that it is monsoon season, raining, and lightning is likely. 16 cuts of the same story showing very similar footage of a burned sign and workers beignning to repair it. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.

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Stardust Resort and Casino Records
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Collection Number: MS-00515
Collection Name: Stardust Resort and Casino Records
Box/Folder: Digital File 00, Box 023

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Promotional video for Sam Boyd's Fremont Hotel and Casino: video, 2003 November 04

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Local news segments discussing an overnight fire at the Stardust Hotel and Casino caused by a battery fire on the 27th floor. Video segments show firefighters responding to the call and news anchors reporting from outside the hotel and interview clips with one of the hotel guests who experienced the evacuation. Many news anchors emphasize the hotel's fire alarms, security safeguards, and sprinkler system working well and how a bigger crisis was averted. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.

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Stardust Resort and Casino Records
To request this item in person:
Collection Number: MS-00515
Collection Name: Stardust Resort and Casino Records
Box/Folder: Digital File 00, Box 023

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Sam Boyd's Fremont Hotel and Casino in-house promotional gaming video: video, 2003 November 14 to 2003 November 15

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Local news segments about local Las Vegas, Nevada resident and retired Marine Jake Latulip who won the $19.6 million megabucks jackpot at the Stardust Hotel and Casino. Segment show winner being interviewed and says the first thing he plans to do is buy a new Cadillac. When asked what else he will do with the money, he reportedly said "Any damn thing I want!" after playing $30 like he does every Thursday. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.

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Stardust Resort and Casino Records
To request this item in person:
Collection Number: MS-00515
Collection Name: Stardust Resort and Casino Records
Box/Folder: Digital File 00, Box 023

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San Diego TV news segment on the expanding population of Las Vegas: video, 1989

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Fremont Hotel and Casino promotional video opens with a song "Discover the Difference Downtown at the Fremont!" while showing guests walking around the hotel/casino interior. Then a male voiceover begins to describe the various amenities the hotel/casino has to offer, while showing footage of hotel guest rooms and casino gaming floor. The voiceover describes the membership club, the new race and sportsbook, and other gaming options like keno and bingo. Dining and entertainment options are explained while footage shows guests at a buffet, snack bar, dining at the Overland cafe, and the Hualapai fine dining restaurant. Includes many different shots of the building's neon signs, as well as many interior and exterior views of the Fremont. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.

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Stardust Resort and Casino Records
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Collection Number: MS-00515
Collection Name: Stardust Resort and Casino Records
Box/Folder: Digital File 00, Box 024

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Various Stardust Hotel and Casino restaurant promotional clips (~30 seconds each): video, 1989 September 19

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Promotional video that opens with camera panning along the Fremont Hotel's neon lights as it explains a brief history of how popular the downtown area is for tourists. A man in a suit welcomes the viewer to Sam Boyd's Hotel and Casino, claiming it is downtown's best value and the "Discover the Difference at the Fremont" song begins to play. Jerry Filipelli, Casino Customer Relations Director, appears and describes the many different gaming options available, and encourages guests to ask him for information on how to play, and for more information on the "Players Only" club. Voiceover explains many different gaming options while shots of the casino floor are show. Games include blackjack, baccarat, roulette, pai gow poker, craps, slots, and keno. After explaining gaming, the video describes the various cafes and restaurants available inside the casino and what the menus offer, including steak specials, buffet, and Chinese food, and Roxy's Bar with lounge acts. The video ends with instructions on how to establish credit at the casino, banking centers offered, how to sign up for the membership club, and gift shop. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.

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Stardust Resort and Casino Records
To request this item in person:
Collection Number: MS-00515
Collection Name: Stardust Resort and Casino Records
Box/Folder: Digital File 00, Box 024

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Showgirl and Stardust logo image unveiled on Western Pacific Airlines: video, approximately 1985 to 1995

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Segment by unknown San Diego newstation on the expanding population, real estate, and economic upturn that Las Vegas is experiencing. Video opens with a Stardust Hotel and Casino craps game, while a voiceover describes Las Vegas as "Lost Vegas" and "Lost Wages" but that tourists and locals live together side-by-side. Reporter explains the population is rapidly growing, and many Californians and San Diegans are moving to the city, as it rebrands from "Sin City" to a reasonable, welcoming place to live. The reporter explains that many casinos were "in the red" and how it was in a economic downturn. However, many new casinos are being expanded or new ones built now that the economy is looking up. Features many shots of the Stardust Hotel interior and exterior. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.

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Stardust Resort and Casino Records
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Collection Number: MS-00515
Collection Name: Stardust Resort and Casino Records
Box/Folder: Digital File 00, Box 031

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1997 "Old Timers Reunion" event for local Las Vegas residents: video, 1987 December 23

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Title card states video was produced for Stardust Hotel by Barrett & Associates (produced by Michael Keavin). Many different cuts of the same music song, but with different visuals of various Stardust Hotel and Casino entertainment shows. First segment is promoting "William B's Steakhouse"; second segment promotes "Tony Roma's"; third segment promotes"Ralph's Diner." Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.

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Stardust Resort and Casino Records
To request this item in person:
Collection Number: MS-00515
Collection Name: Stardust Resort and Casino Records
Box/Folder: Digital File 00, Box 032

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New Jeopardy! themed slot machines arrive at the Stardust: video, 1995 November 15

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Local news report on Stardust showgirl image on the outside of a Western Pacific Airlines plane. Footage shows the showgirl whose image it is posing next to the plane and a small group of people gathered inside the airport for the reveal. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.

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Stardust Resort and Casino Records
To request this item in person:
Collection Number: MS-00515
Collection Name: Stardust Resort and Casino Records
Box/Folder: Digital File 00, Box 032

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NCAA Championship wagering at Las Vegas sportsbooks: video, 1997 October 05

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Stardust Hotel hosts 1997 "Old Timers Reunion", and event for 500 Las Vegas residents who have lived here for over 30 years. Local news segment about the event with entertainers who performed in Las Vegas in the 1940s and 1950s, and reporters interview various "Old Timers" and celebrities who are attending. Video shows footage of various hotels imploding as people reminesce about Las Vegas as it was 30 years ago. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.

Archival Collection

Stardust Resort and Casino Records
To request this item in person:
Collection Number: MS-00515
Collection Name: Stardust Resort and Casino Records
Box/Folder: Digital File 00, Box 032

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