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10 de jul. de 2004 · The World's Greatest Fair: Directed by Scott Huegerich, Bob Miano. With John David, Francis Slay, Ozzie Smith. A fascinating view of the largest World's Fair in history held in 1904.
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- Scott Huegerich, Bob Miano
- 2004-07-10
- The Great Exhibition – London, 1851
- The Exposition Universelle – Paris, 1889
- World’S Columbian Exposition – Chicago, 1893
- New York World’S Fair – New York City, 1939
- Expo ’70 – Osaka, 1970
Widely hailed as the first world exposition, Britain’s Great Exhibition of 1851 was a sprawling showcase of the world’s technological triumphs and industrial developments. Housed in the famed Crystal Palace in London’s Hyde Park, which later burned down, the exhibition was actually called the Great Exhibition of the Works of Industry of All Nations...
One of the most widely acclaimed world expos in history, France’s Exposition Universelle took place in Paris in 1889. The biggest attraction unveiled at the 1889 expo was undoubtedly the Eiffel Tower, then the tallest building on the planet. The architectural triumph served as the main archway into the exposition site. Taking place on the anniversa...
Following in the tradition of many European nations, the United States had begun hosting regular world expos by the late 19th century. One of America’s most important world’s fairs was the World’s Columbian Exhibition in Chicago, which was specifically organized to surpass the remarkable success of France’s 1889 Exposition Universelle. While none o...
World War Onemarked a turning point for world fairs. After the war, global expos declined in significance and cultural appeal; with the advent of radio and improvements to rail travel, fairs didn’t offer the same appeal as they once had. Nonetheless, they continued to showcase key technological and cultural developments. An important example of thi...
After World War Two came the Cold War era. As showcases of scientific, social and cultural development, global exhibitions became battlegrounds for Cold War rivalriesand the race for technological superiority – especially between the US and the USSR. The Osaka World Expo, unlike those of the 1950s and 1960s, focused on ‘Progress and Harmony for Man...
10 de jul. de 2004 · Share. Now Streaming. Watch Now. The World's Greatest Fair (2004) 07/10/2004 (US) Documentary , History 1h 58m. User. Score. What's your Vibe ? Play Trailer. Overview. An intimate and unique look at the 1904 World's Fair in St. Louis told in the words of those who were there to experience it firsthand.
14 de mai. de 2021 · A fascinating view of the largest World’s Fair in history held in 1904. Hundreds of images, early film footage, and engaging interviews offer a glimpse…
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23 de nov. de 2023 · The World’s Greatest Fair. Published on November 23, 2023. History. An intimate and unique look at the 1904 World's Fair in St. Louis told in the words of those who were there to experience it firsthand.
6 Reviews. Hide Spoilers. Sort by: Filter by Rating: the real deal. toppinggroup 17 December 2004. Excellent documentary, I learned a heck of a lot. It is well worth seeing for many reasons... the historic images, the interviews, the editing. Great use of interviews and music - very watchable.
The World's Greatest Fair. DOCUMENTARY. A fascinating view of the largest World's Fair in history held in 1904. Hundreds of images, early film footage, and engaging interviews bring to life stories of dog-eating tribes on exhibit, marathon runners openly administered drugs, and the alleged creation of the ice cream cone and iced tea. Information.
