Fort Worth: The Unexpected City (1974)

Duration: 16:57

Year Published: 1974

Format: 16mm

Sound: sound

Description: This 1970s promotional film, narrated by actor Jimmy Stewart, highlights the quality of life found in Fort Worth, from its thriving arts district to its friendly Western heritage to its booming economic opportunity. In addition to showcasing the city’s attractions, the film also features several prominent local figures, including Steve Murrin, owner of the Stockyards property; philanthropist Alann Sampson; Bob Ray Sanders, former associate editor and columnist at the Fort Worth Star-Telegram; and businessman Charles Tandy, founder of the Tandy Corporation.