Texas Centennial Highlights (1936)

Duration: 11:50

Year Published: 1936

Format: 16mm

Sound: sound

Description: This promotional film for the Texas Centennial Exposition held at Fair Park in 1936 enthusiastically profiles all of the many attractions at the World’s Fair. The narrator excitedly describes the buildings and decorations at Fair Park as well as many of the exhibits. The film also features clips of President Franklin D. Roosevelt speaking at the opening day ceremonies of the Centennial Exposition on June 12, 1936. Be sure to see the Texas Rangerettes enforcing justice, Mechanical Man, a square dance on horseback, Corrine the Apple Dancer, and more!