When Chicago Was Hollywood, Pt 1

Year Published: 1967

Creator: WMAQ-TV MERCHANDISE MART CHICAGO IL 60611

Format: 16mm

Sound: sound

Description: Tells how Chicago was the center of the film industry from 1904 to 1915 with operations at the Selig and Essanay Studios. Interviews a cameraman, film editor and a prop man for the old companies. Uses vintage photographs, rare old films and stories about the great stars such as Chaplin.