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199459 minPGdocumentary

Remembering Chicago

199459 minPGdocumentary

A streetcar ride to the Loop cost 7 cents in 1920s Chicago, a time when life felt simpler and safer for its residents.

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A streetcar ride to the Loop cost 7 cents in 1920s Chicago, a time when life felt simpler and safer for its residents.

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Dick Carterdirector

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Irv Kupcinet recalls the vibrant streets of Chicago in the 1920s and '30s, a time when life felt simpler. More than 30 residents, including Studs Terkel and Shirley Belle Cole, share their memories of the city. The documentary features snapshots and original music from the era, illustrating daily life when a streetcar ride to the Loop cost 7 cents and popcorn at the Marbro was just a nickel. This 59-minute film captures a nostalgic chapter in Chicago's history.

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