| 150,000 Battle To Spend $$$ At Opening Of New Mammoth Emporium | ||
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| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 1507 |
| Catalog #: | 341482 | |
| Clip Number: | 341482-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | 004-021-02 | |
| Timecode: | 00:31:49 - 00:32:08 | |
| Location: | CHICAGO, IL | |
| Year Shot: | 1932 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | Yes | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | CEREMONIES: Grand Opening CROWDS: Misc. LOCATIONS/NORTH AMERICA: USA, Illinois, Chicago SHOPPING: Department Stores | |
| Description: | Shaky - light in contrast and imagery The opening ceremony is carried off peaceably enough until the tape is cut that opens the doors for business. It is the signal for the mob to surge past the 20 policemen, detailed to maintain order. The minions of the law are tossed around like bread crumbs on water as the eager throngs rush the establishment to gain entrance to the first class-a store to open on the famous thoroughfare in 25 years. (Sears Roebuck Department Store) | |
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