The San Francisco Earthquake, as recreated in New York
San Francisco burns -- in New YorkThe first American newsreel debuted just over one hundred years ago, representing the first real attempt to contextualize the moving…
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The Academy Awards in New York: NBC experiments, as Audrey Hepburn wins an Oscar after a long day of work
February 24, 2011
Audrey, off Columbus Circle: Hepburn sits in nervous anticipation at the New Century Theatre, moments before she wins for Best Actress.Despite the Academy Awards being a celebration of all things Hollywood, New York has actually hosted the Oscar ceremony on more than one occasion.…
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