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Century of Progress
Balog, Lester Date Written: 01/01/1934
Year Published: 1934
Resource Type: Film
WFPL documentary film that criticizes society's direction in the early decades of the 20th century.
Abstract: The title itself is ironic as the film is a criticism of society. Opening with scenes of the World’s Fair – American flags along the esplanade, a “Plantation Spectacle”, well-dressed couples being pulled in carts by depression-era workers, the intertitle, “A Hundred Years of Progress!” repeats over dancing skeletons, flag-waving, burlesque booths, racist attractions and pictures of Fascist dictators. Donated to The Walter P. Reuter Library of Wayne St. University. 18 mins.
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