New York World’s Fair, 1939

This 1939 film captures the New York World’s Fair, showcasing pavilions of various countries—likely American, Soviet, British, and more—in vivid detail. It features crowds lining up for the iconic Perisphere, part of the Theme Center with the Trylon, and highlights "Gardens on Parade," a floral exhibit of landscaped beauty. Shot in color or black-and-white, this reel offers a glimpse of international splendor and fairground allure amid pre-war optimism.