| News in Brief: Midget Convention | ||
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| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 1630 |
| Catalog #: | 354745 | |
| Clip Number: | 354745-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | 030-030-04 | |
| Timecode: | 00:22:20 - 00:23:06 | |
| Location: | Reno, Nevada, United States | |
| Year Shot: | 1957 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | Yes | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | GAMBLING: Dice LOCATIONS/NORTH AMERICA: USA, Nevada PARADES AND PROCESSIONS: Misc UNIQUE PEOPLE: Little People | |
| Description: | Same as Catalog # 513737. News in Brief: Midget Convention Midget convention in Reno takes over the town - and there's nothing small-time about the 'little people,' who do it all in a big way. Parade, marching band (mainly midgets but some normal-sized people). Banner reads: Riverside Welcomes Midgets of America, "If You Want Anything, Just Whistle." Man climbs small step ladder to sign in at hotel desk. Pan of little people. Midgets use small ladders to watch/play at craps table (gambling). | |
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