Moving Displays: Marx Brothers Live in Chicago, Olsen & Johnson, Eddie Cantor, Follies Revue

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Ed Watz
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Moving Displays: Marx Brothers Live in Chicago, Olsen & Johnson, Eddie Cantor, Follies Revue

Postby Ed Watz » Sat Feb 14, 2026 2:23 pm

Rare footage of downtown Chicago’s animated theater displays, glowing marquees, presentation houses, and a Paris-style Folies revue — with live “follies”-style chorus acts and vaudeville acts seldom captured on film.
https://youtu.be/fSVUJOwbMG4?si=k7zHTejQF47R6344
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Re: Moving Displays: Marx Brothers Live in Chicago, Olsen & Johnson, Eddie Cantor, Follies Revue

Postby Louie Despres » Sat Feb 14, 2026 9:41 pm

This was incredible! Thanks for sharing.
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Re: Moving Displays: Marx Brothers Live in Chicago, Olsen & Johnson, Eddie Cantor, Follies Revue

Postby Paul E. Gierucki » Thu Feb 19, 2026 3:21 pm

Absolutely fascinating! Thank you for sharing, Ed!
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