CinemaOSMovie · 2005 · 1h 56m · PG

EXPO: Magic of the White City

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Explore the world of 1893 through a cinematic visit to Chicago's Columbian Exposition. Many of the world's greatest achievements in art, architecture, science, technology and culture are unveiled there. The grounds were designed by Frederick Law Olmsted, famous for his design of New York City's Central Park, and constructed under the supervision of Daniel Burnham. The Fair was an engineering marvel. On opening day, President Grover Cleveland depressed a golden telegraph key which sent the first courses of electricity throughout the Fair powering fountains, machines, electric railways and thousands of lights. It was the first use of electricity on such a massive scale. Nearly 28 million visit the "White City," which inspires future innovators like Henry Ford, Walt Disney and Frank Lloyd Wright, and debuts the Ferris Wheel and Cracker Jack.

Directed byMark Bussler

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Status
Released
Runtime
1h 56m
Language
EN
Released
September 16, 2005
Studios
Inecom Entertainment

Featuring

Cast & crew

1 credited
Starring
Gene Wilder

Gene Wilder

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Creative team
Directed by
Mark Bussler
Written by
Brian Connelly

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