The World's Greatest Fair
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An intimate and unique look at the 1904 World's Fair in St. Louis told in the words of those who were there to experience it firsthand. With a wide range of events and attractions that included the first ever Olympic games on American soil, the first Ferris wheel, and a special appearance by the legendary Geronimo, this remarkable and extravagant fair would mark the beginning to what President Theodore Roosevelt would refer to as "the American century."
Status: Released
Released Date: 2004-07-10
Runtime: 118 mins
Director: Scott Huegerich, Bob Miano
Writer: Jim Kirchherr
Spoken language: English
Genres: Documentary, History
Original title: The World's Greatest Fair
Production Companies: Civil Pictures
Production Countries: United States of America
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