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11-5-58 Negative...Silent (Currency Detector) St. Louis: New Idea in Vending

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Film Identifier: F.2012-03-1183
Run Time
0h 4m 57s
Format
16mm
Color
B&W
Sound
Silent
Date Produced
1958
Abstract
Footage depicting an expo in St. Louis, "New Ideas in Vending," which took place November 5th, 1958. Special attention is paid to a currency detector, and a few other devices are featured. 
Description
Outtake begins with an exterior shot of a building, and a sign: "Welcome NAMA: National Automatic Merchandising Association."

The next scene features the interior of the convention center, showcasing different inventions, namely the currency detector. The footage also features new contraptions from companies such as Western Union, and a woman is shown navigating a Flex-O-Mec from MSMP.
Related Place
St. Louis (represents)