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Scenes from "Midget Village" in the Chicago "Century of Progress" World's Fair.
"Midget Village" scenes at the "Century of Progress" Chicago World's Fair of 1933-1934. Buildings in the "Midget Village" which was modeled as a miniature reproduction of the ancient German Bavarian walled city of Dinkelsbühl, and staffed by three groups of midget professional performing artists: the Ritter Troupe, Rose Troupe, and the Singer Troupe. Bavarian-type building with sign reading: "The Black Forest." Visitors strolling through the area. A Hawaiian show performed on stage by midgets, who play guitars while a little person performs a Hula dance. Midgets play a "craps" dice game on the street, with wagers of silver coins tossed on the ground. Fair visitors gather around the group and watch the game, before it is broken up by a group of midgets dressed as police officers.
Main concourse Chicago "Century of Progress" World's Fair. Belgium exhibit, Tunisian exhibit, Avenue of Flags
Main concourse of the Chicago "Century of Progress" World's Fair, 1933-34. Many in the large crowd of visitors realize they are being by motion picture camera and wave to photographer. Belgium Village in background. Visitors at entrance to Tunisian Village exhibit. Visitors strolling at the "Avenue of Flags." American flag flying atop a tall building at the fair.
Jews march in Chicago to protest against Nazis in Germany.
Jewish demonstrators march across a bridge, in Chicago, carrying signs and banners denouncing the Nazis in Germany. The bridge crosses over a railroad. Many cars move on opposite lane from marchers. Several buses drive slowly past them. A brass band (not playing) accompanies them. Several marchers carry a large banner reading: "Hitler's Henchman Goebels must not greet the Century of Progress." The marchers move and assemble at Congress Plaza near Grant Park. A statue of an American Indian on horseback is seen. A municipal flag on a pole towering over the assembly contains the words: "Chicago 1933" against a backdrop symbol of the World's Fair.
Vaudeville stars, Jameson and De Coursey, perform a song and dance number together. Scenes of theaters during the Great Depression in Chicago Illinois
“De Coursey and Jameson “A Wish of Song””. Jameson, wearing a tulle empire dress, sings beside De Coursey. De Coursey and Jameson dance and sings together. The couple raise their hands as they finish their performance. De Coursey and Jameson bow on stage. They head for the exit, before coming back to bow abruptly, and leave again. Sign saying “To rent Theater- 600 seats completely equipped. Low rental. Alex. Friend&co. inc. 29 S. La Salle St. Randolph 4913”. View of Majestic Theater in Chicago (now known as the CIBC Theater). View of Biltmore Theater. View of Variety newspaper from March 14, 1933.
Federal officials declare war on criminals and gangsters during great depression era in the United States
Two police motorcycles escort a black truck carrying Martin Insull, following his deportation from Canada. The truck displays "Atlas Bro Co" across its top. (Martin is brother of the famous fugitive, Samuel Insull who fled the country following the collapse of his various utility company holding companies, most notably Middle Western Utilities.) Martin Insull is being brought to the Cook County Courthouse in Chicago, to answer charges about his involvement in the matter. Scene shifts to Cook County Courthouse where Martin Insull is escorted by various officials. A group of men and women stand in the area. Some exhibit signs of distress. View from above of the Cook County jail. Smoke from stacks obscuring it somewhat. Change of scene shows heavily armed FBI agents escorting handcuffed and chained gangster George Francis Barnes aka “Machine Gun Kelly" at an American Airlines facility in Memphis, Tennessee, in 1933. They escort him past a parked airplane. Closeup of the "Lima News" of Lima, Ohio, with headline reflecting a national federal campaign against gangsters and criminals in the U.S. View of crowded courtroom. View of Alcatraz prison on its rock island in San Francisco Bay, California. Interior view of cell blocks in Alcatraz. Federal officials escorting arrested men in handcuffs who hide their faces as they approach the camera.
Italian air fleet of Savoia-Marchetti SM.55 aircraft during historic flight from Italy to Chicago.
Italian air fleet of Savoia-Marchetti SM.55 flying boats in flight over Chicago, Illinois. People look at a map that shows the course of flight from Italy to Chicago. Fleet of Savoia-Marchetti SM.55 in flight. Technicians listen to wireless reports directly from the Italian air fleet. Technician types a radiogram template with 'Mackay Radio' written on it. Italian crew members seated inside the flying boat. Fleet of Savoia-Marchetti SM.55 lands on water surface. Officers greet each other.