New York World's Fair from the Air Unisphere Promo Film 43294 (1964)

Synopsis

This short film presents viewers with a quick look at the New York’s World Fair as seen from above. The New York’s World Fairs ran in 1939 and again in 1964. It is presented by Castle Films (:09). The Unisphere, which is 12 stories high (:27) begins the film. 23 different states participate in the event (:46). The New York State Pavilion roof was the largest suspension type built and the tower next to it was the highest point of the fair (:49). The Hong Kong pavilion (1:10) precedes the Venezuelan which held important documents such as those from Simon Bolivar (1:19). Japan’s pavilion (1:30) and the Fountain of Planets follow (1:44). Also, at the fair, in the Guinea building, the African ballet performed regularly (2:05). A replica of the Salt Lake City of Tabernacle had been built by Mormon’s (2:31). The US pavilion (2:37) precedes Mexico which brings to light Mexico’s culture and arts (3:02). Debuting as a newly formed country is Malaysia (3:08) and Argentina is also represented (3:11). Bringing to the fair documents of the world’s great religions is Jordon (3:18). The fair would bring in about 70 million people over the two-year span it would remain open for (3:45). The Philippians brought in the historic culture of the islands of the Pacific (3:56). The amusement area lay on the shores of Meadow Lake (4:05). Part of the amusement is the wax museum (4:27), the log flume (4:39), the circus (4:59) with elephants inside and a mock up of the Santa Maria which Columbus road…

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Running time

8 minutes

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Ephemeral Films

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