VIDEOS
about
WORLD'S FAIRS
and
OTHER EXHIBITIONS
This is an alphabetical list of videos on Fairs and Exhibitions.
There may be some mention of Amusement Parks and/or Rides, but for
more comprehensive information on these subjects, see the rest of
the Videos section.
See also Books and
The Midway Exhibition Grounds.
THE FOLLOWING MAY NOT BE REPRODUCED
WITHOUT PERMISSION FROM THE AUTHOR ©
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ABERYSTWYTH ( ? ) PAL
"A Journey Through Time"
This depicts the history of Aberystwyth. * (Not Reviewed.)
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Price: 12.99 (UK Funds)
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BANBURY FAIR (2001/2002) PAL
There are several videos of this fair available for various
years. * (Not Reviewed.)
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Price: 14.00/15.00 (UK Funds)
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BOSTON MAY FAIR (Various Years) PAL
Shows the Lincolnshire, England fair. Variuos years available
from 1994 onward.
* (Not Reviewed.)
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Price: 12.95 (UK Funds)
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CAMBRIDGE MID SUMMER FAIR (2001/2003) PAL
Shows the University City, England fair. Variuos years
available. * (Not Reviewed.)
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Price: 1.00/17.005 (UK Funds)
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EARLY MOTION PICTURES OF WORLD'S FAIRS AND EXPOSITIONS (1998 ?)
This offers a compilation of turn of the century footage
world's fairs of 1900, 1901, and 1904. Also shown are 1903/04
views of Coney Island's Luna Park and a reenactment of The
Boer War from 1905. These films were rescued from paper
copies. *(Not Reviewed.)
Produced By: Running Time: 45m
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New Deal Films
Box 2953
Corrales, New Mexico,
USA 87048
Voice: (505) 897-9738
Fax: (505) 897-9739
Price: $24.95 (U.S. Funds)
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EXPO 86: (1986) NTSC
"Something Happening here!"
This is the official video of the fair. It shows highlights of
the openeing & closing ceremonies, pavilions, the waterfront,
fair transportation, and amusement areas. The latter shows The
"Scream Machine" roller coaster, "Caribou Log Chute", "Space
Tower" drop ride, and the "Looping Starship". * (Being an
official video, this has a definite promotional feel to it.
However, the picture & colour quality are good and a wide range
of items are crammed into the one hour. Amusement ride footage
is not extensive, but there are edited on-ride views of the
roller coaster and flume ride.)
Produced By: Time: 61m
CBC Enterprises\Enterprises Radio-Canada
Box 500, Station A
Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5W 1E6
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EXPO - MAGIC OF THE WHITE CITY (2005) NTSC
This video, which is narrated by Gene Wilder, shows the 1893
fair and midway in detail. It includes the making of the fair
and the art, storyboards, & pictures of the fair. A
commentary by World's Fair historian, David Cope rounds out
the video. *(Not reviewed). Video suggested by Michael Bussler
of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Magic of the White City
Produced By: Time: 116m
Order From: Price: $24.95
(U.S. Funds)
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EXPO 67 COFFRET ( ? ) NTSC
The company below offers four videos on Expo 67. They are
french language, but loaded with images of the fair. A fifth
video shows the construction of the islands and fair. *(Not
Reviewed.) Suggested by François Monet of Quebec.
Produced By: Time: ~2H Each
Order From: Price: $14.95 Each
Imavision Direct
(514) 333-7635
-Imavision Direct
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FAIR AT GREAT DORSET STEAM ( ? ) PAL
Details the rides and support equipment. *(Not Reviewed.)
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Order From: Price: 15.00
(UK Funds)
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FAIRGROUND HERITAGE
The story of England's Boston Fair.
*(Not Reviewed.)
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Order From: Price: 14.95
(UK Funds)
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FAIRGROUND MAGIC (1995) PAL
The story of England's Nottingham Goose Fair.
*(Not Reviewed.)
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(UK Funds)
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FAIRGROUND PULL-ON
Shows equipment used by carnivals. *(Not Reviewed.)
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(UK Funds)
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FAIRGROUNDS ON FILM ( ? ) PAL
Vintage british fairground views from 1915 through 1970.
*(Not Reviewed.)
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(UK Funds)
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FUN FAIR ON THE MOVE (200?) PAL
This six-volume set shows various fairs around England
including Banbury, Barnstaple, Hertford, Knutsford,
Nottingham, Paignton, Spalding, St. Albans, and Wakefield.
*(Not Reviewed.)
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Order From: Price: 14.00 & Up (UK Funds)
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GOOSE FAIR 2003 (2003) PAL
Details the Nottingham, England Fair.
*(Not Reviewed.)
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Order From: Price: 20.00
(UK Funds)
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GOOSE FAIR 700 (1996/1999) PAL
Dave Homer's Videos showing the Hopping, England Fair. The
1999 VERSIon shows the setup and captures footage of the rides
in both day and night shots. Newer versions are available, as
well. *(Not Reviewed.)
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Dave Homer Video
31 Ladycroft Avenue
Buxton, Derbyshire
England
SK17 7AQ
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GOOSE FAIR PULL-ON 2001 (2001) PAL
Details the setup of the fair. *(Not Reviewed.)
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HULL FAIR 1999 (1999) PAL
Details the setup of the fair and in particular the rides.
2000 and 2003 updates are also available. *(Not Reviewed.)
Produced By: Running Time: 85m
P.s.P Productions
Order From: Price: 16.00
(UK Funds)
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HULL FAIR 2001 (2001) PAL
This update concentrates on the rides and includes the Axel
"Giant Wheel", Hachmang & Jansen's "Magic Spinning Coaster"
and "Miami". *(Not Reviewed.)
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P.s.P Productions
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HULL FAIR PULL-OFF 2001 (2001) PAL
*(Not Reviewed.)
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KIRCALDY LINKS MARKET (2001/2003) PAL
Each video shows the setup and views of the British fair.
*(Not Reviewed.)
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Order From: Price: 20.00
(UK Funds)
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LEEDS ST. VALENTINE'S FAIR (2002) PAL
Shows the attractions of the fair.
*(Not Reviewed.)
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(UK Funds)
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NEW YORK WORLD'S FAIR MEMORIAL (1991) NTSC
By Lowell Thomas. *(Not Reviewed.)
Produced By: Running Time: Unknown
Baker & Taylor Video
Order From: Price: $19.99
Unknown (U.S. Funds)
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NOTTINGHAM GOOSE FAIR (2000) PAL
Shows the setup and views of the fair.
*(Not Reviewed.)
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(UK Funds)
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ON THE MOVE WITH HULL FAIR (1997) PAL
Shows a travelling carnival as it leaves one site, travels,
then prepares the next site. Views of the fair are shown
during operation. *(Not Reviewed.)
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PsP Productions
Order From: Price: 14.00
Paul Smith (UK Funds)
256 North Road
Hull, England
HU4 6LB
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OXFORD ST. GILES FAIR (2002/2003) PAL
Shows the setup and views of the fair in the early part of
the 21st century.
*(Not Reviewed.)
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Order From: Price: 15.00/16.00
(UK Funds)
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PAIGNTON REGATTA (2000) PAL
Shows the setup and views of the fair in the last year of
the 20th century.
*(Not Reviewed.)
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(UK Funds)
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PINNER ONE-DAY FAIR (199?) PAL
This is a recent video from Dave Homer. It details the
Oxford, England fair. *(Not Reviewed.)
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Dave Homer Video
31 Ladycroft Avenue
Buxton, Derbyshire
England
SK17 7AQ
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REMEMBERING ST. LOUIS, 1904: NTSC
This is a tape of two documentaries. They are:
"A World on Display" (1994)
This documentary takes a nostalgic look back at a time
when motion pictures, airplanes, automobiles, and ice cream
cones were new and "when going to a world's fair was like a
voyage to a far-off universe". *(Not Reviewed.)
Produced By: Running Time: 53m
Eric Breitbart and
Mary Lance Price:
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New Deal Films Voice: (505) 897-9738
Box 2953 Fax: (505) 897-9739
Corrales, New Mexico,
USA 87048
REMEMBERING ST. LOUIS, 1904: NTSC
(Continued)
"Bontoc Eulogy" (1995)
In a story of displacement and remembrance spanning four
generations of Filipinos, Bontoc Eulogy uses the experiences
of the largest group displayed at the fair to examine its
continuing relevance as a defining moment in Philippine-
American relations and Filipino American history. *(Not
Reviewed.)
Produced By: Running Time: 57m
By Marlon Fuentes.
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The Cinema Guild Voice: (800) 723-5522
1697 Broadway Fax: (212) 246-5525
Suite 506 E-Mail: *thecinemag@aol.com
New York, NY 10019 USA Web Site: -The Cinema Guild
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RHYL: A Journey Through Time ( ? ) PAL
Shows the British fair. *(Not Reviewed.)
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(UK Funds)
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STAMFORD MID LENT FAIR (1996, Onward) PAL
Shows the Lincolnshire, England fair. Various years are
available. *(Not Reviewed.)
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(UK Funds)
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ST. GILES FAIR (1992) (19 ) PAL
Shows this recent fair in England. *(Not Reviewed.)
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Dave Homer Video
31 Ladycroft Avenue
Buxton, Derbyshire
England
SK17 7AQ
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WANSTEAD FLATS EASTER FAIR (1996) PAL
Shows this recent fair in England. *(Not Reviewed.)
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Dave Homer Video
31 Ladycroft Avenue
Buxton, Derbyshire
England
SK17 7AQ
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WORLD'S FAIR ARCHIVAL VIDEO (19 )
This is a compilation of two travelogue films on the 1933-34
Chicago and 1939 New York fairs with views of many pavilions
and attractions. *(Not Reviewed.)
Produced By: Running Time: 29m
Order From:
New Deal Films
Box 2953
Corrales, New Mexico,
USA 87048
Voice: (505) 897-9738
Fax: (505) 897-9739
Price: $24.95 (U.S. Funds)
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THE WORLD OF TOMORROW (1984) NTSC
Gives an overview of the fair.
Produced By: Running Time:
Lance Bird
Tom Johnson
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Media Study
New York, New York
U.S.A.
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A WORLD ON DISPLAY: (1994 ?)
"The St. Louis World's Fair of 1904"
This documentary provides an overview of the fair with film
and photographs, plus interviews with fair attendees and
historians. *(Not Reviewed.)
Produced By: Running Time: 53m
Order From: Price: $29.95
New Deal Films (U.S. Funds)
Box 2953
Corrales, New Mexico,
USA 87048
Voice: (505) 897-9738
Fax: (505) 897-9739
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