Local news reports on Stardust showgirl image on the outside of a Western Pacific Airlines plane. Footage shows the showgirl whose image is used (Aki, who performs in Enter the Night) posing next to the plane and a small group of people gathered inside the airport for the reveal. Jim Seagrave (Stardust Marketing) explains how the photograph was taken, then sent off to a company to be made into a vinyl wrap for the plane. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.
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Male voice narrates publicity script over woman sunbathing at pool; exterior view of Stardust sign; interior view and description of hotel rooms; exterior view of Stardust hotel and Las Vegas Strip; hotel guests at the pool; Palm Room and Aku Aku restaurants; Jimmy Durante; Stardust golf course and Patty Berg; various entertainer clips; showgirls descending staircase in Lido de Paris performance. Original media 16mm, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 2048 x 1556.
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Local news segment report on showgirls not wanting to be associated with the upcoming movie Showgirls. Reporter interviews a number of Las Vegas showgirls who graduated college, are currently studying law or business., and teach dance during the day. One showgirl explains the difference between exotic dancing and dancing in shows, and many are concerned that the upcoming "Showgirls" movie will cause misconceptions about their work. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.
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Opens with sound bite with Ted Lorenz, Executive Producer and Director, talking about what the show is about and what it celebrates. The remaining segment is various clips from "Enter the Night" show at the Stardust, with dancers, singers, ice skaters, Bobby Berosini performing onstage with orangutans, and more "Enter the Night" numbers follow Berosini's performance. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.
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Aerial timelapse footage of a temporary tent being constructed in the Stardust parking lot. A crane lifts rooftop pieces in place while workers connect the tent structure from below. During the timelapse it rains, which obscures some of the video as drops apepar on the lens. The roof covering is added to the metal structure the following day. Smaller tents, off the side, are the last thing built. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.
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Local news segment reporting on the issues around the national Topless Dancer World Championship that took place at the Stardust Hotel the previous week. Two top headliners, including Venus De Light, were not present for the competition as they had no contract secured before the competition began. She plans to sue the company organizing it, 5-Star Entertainment, over using her likeness in advertising without permission. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.
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Video advertisement for Tres Lobos Mexican Restaurant inside the Stardust Hotel; and two promotional videos for Enter the Night entitled "Heartbeat" and "Mystery of the Night". The Tres Lobos promotional video includes a fictional story about a town in Mexico, then features dishes available in the restaurant. The two videos for Enter the Night use similar clips from the show while playing the "Enter the Night" song. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.
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"Enter the Night" dress rehearsal, behind the scenes construction, and production of the show. Ted Lorenz explains the plot and samples songs in a boardroom with Boyd Group executives. Jonathan Brielle talks about songs written for the show and plays samples. Costume designers, dancers, choreographers are shown practicing for the show in rehearsal rooms and onstage. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.
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Benny Louis Figgins was born November 27, 1943. He began working for Caesars Palace Las Vegas Hotel and Casino on its grand opening on August 6, 1966 as a custodian, then as a table dealer for games including blackjack. He left the company briefly near the beginning of his employment, but returned in April 1967 and is currently still working.
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Genealogy files about "Benny Louis Figgins." Accessed on May 29, 2020 on familysearch.org
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