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The Middleton Family at the New York World's Fair

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Summary: "This drama illustrates the contribution of free enterprise, technology, and Westinghouse products to the American way of life. The Middleton Family at the New York World's Fair pits an anti-capitalist bohemian artist boyfriend against an all-American electrical engineer who believes in improving society by working through corporations. The Middletons experience Westinghouse's technological marvels at the Fair and win back their daughter from her leftist boyfriend"--Internet Archive.

Credits: Cast: Marjorie Lord (Babs), James Lydon (Bud), Ruth Lee (Mother), Harry Shannon (Father), Adora Andrews (Grandma), Douglas Stark (Jim Treadway), George J. Lewis (Nick Makaroff), Georgette Harvey (Maid). With Ray Perkins, Helen Bennett.

The New York World's Fair was a large international exposition held in New York City, United States in 1939-1940. The 1939-1940 World's Fair was themed "The World of Tomorrow" and featured pavilions and exhibits from over 60 countries, displaying the latest innovations in science, technology, transportation, and design. Some of the most famous attractions at the fair included the iconic Trylon and Perisphere, a futuristic city display, and the Futurama exhibit, which gave visitors a glimpse into what life might be like in the year 1960.

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advertising afi david shepard collection selections from the national film registry national screening room motion picture broadcasting and recorded sound division audio productions robert r snody william steiner westinghouse electric film video new york world fair high resolution new york worlds fair exhibit exhibitions new york world fair library of congress
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01/01/1939
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Flushing Meadow Park ,  40.74010, -73.84069
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Library of Congress
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https://www.loc.gov/
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advertising afi david shepard collection selections from the national film registry national screening room motion picture broadcasting and recorded sound division audio productions robert r snody william steiner westinghouse electric film video new york world fair high resolution new york worlds fair exhibit exhibitions new york world fair library of congress