Bits of the Fair: Chicago 1933

This 1933 silent film, A Century of Progress Exposition (aka Bits of the Fair), shot in black-and-white 16mm, compiles vivid scenes from Chicago’s Century of Progress Exposition. It features the Indian Village with its cultural displays, the striking Lama Temple echoing Chinese heritage, and good shots of the fairgrounds aglow at night, highlighting the event’s vibrant lights and Art Deco flair. A pre-war snapshot of the 1933 World’s Fair, it blends diverse exhibits with nocturnal splendor, capturing the era’s spirit of progress.