Movies and TvShows featuring "chicago-fire-of-1871" theme.

In Time Travelers, a scientist travels through time to find a cure for a deadly plague. He meets his niece from the past and together they search for a cure while facing numerous challenges. Set in both the 19th and 20th century, the movie explores the concept of time travel and the consequences it brings.

Pyrates is a 1991 movie that combines elements of comedy, drama, and romance. The story follows a group of individuals with pyrokinesis abilities who find themselves entangled in various hilarious and emotional situations. Set in Chicago, the film explores themes of love, relationships, and the power of fire. The plot unfolds as the characters navigate through the city, encountering challenges and unexpected events. With its unique blend of humor and heartfelt moments, Pyrates delivers an entertaining and thought-provoking cinematic experience.

Daniel Pardway, starting with almost nothing after the great Chicago fire, builds the biggest department store in town. He wants to pass on the business to his three sons and daughter, but has to deal with their lack of interest or aptitude.

A shop owner tries to interest his heirs in the family business.

This Passing Parade entry looks at several historical "truths" that just aren't so: Steve Brodie never jumped off the Brooklyn Bridge; Mrs. O'Leary's cow did not start the great Chicago fire; Nero didn't fiddle while Rome burned; and Lady Godiva never rode naked through the streets of Coventry.

This short dramatizes how profoundly the inventions of Thomas A. Edison have affected the world in which we live. In addition to the electric light, Edison developed the system of alternating current that carries virtually all of the world's electricity, as well as storage batteries and electric motors. Other highlighted inventions include the phonograph, automatic stock ticker, wireless telegraphy, mimeograph machine, and, of course, the world's first motion picture studio.