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Harry Mantel’s Vignettes: Marina City Waitress

This film captures a bustling lunch scene at the former Marina City restaurant in downtown Chicago. The image follows the action of one of the wait...;Funded in part by Encyclopedia Brittanica, these short spots were directed by local cameraman, producer, and journalist Harry Mantel – most likely ...
Front Porch

Similar to her "Back Porch" films, JoAnn Elam's "Front Porch" documents the scenes of life in her neighborhood in Chicago. The film pays especial a...
1952 circa: Chicago At Night - Tata & The Pigeons - Lincoln Park - Riverview Park

A home movie featuring varied Chicago scenes. The film begins with theater and club marquees in downtown Chicago followed by a daytime pan of Chica...