The Rise and Fall of the Mail Order Giants
“Long before the age of online commerce, the mail order catalog was king.”
Synopsis
In an age before online commerce and Amazon, the catalog was king – and two Chicago mail order giants were responsible for making goods and services accessible to the masses. Chicago Stories traces the histories of Sears, Roebuck and Montgomery Ward and the rivalry between the two bold innovators who founded them and forever changed the way we shop. Audio-narrated descriptions are available.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rick Sander
- Screenplay & Story
- Risé Sanders-Weir
- Original Title
- The Rise and Fall of the Mail Order Giants
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 55m
- Production Studios
- WTTW/Chicago
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rick Sander
Risé Sanders-Weir
Patty Kaniff
Risé Sanders-Weir
Department Leadership Roster
Risé Sanders-Weir
Writer
Risé Sanders-Weir
Producer
Patty Kaniff
Editor
Rick Sander
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Rise and Fall of the Mail Order Giants.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Rise and Fall of the Mail Order Giants
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Rise and Fall of the Mail Order Giants about?
In an age before online commerce and Amazon, the catalog was king – and two Chicago mail order giants were responsible for making goods and services accessible to the masses. Chicago Stories traces the histories of Sears, Roebuck and Montgomery Ward and the rivalry between the two bold innovators who founded them and forever changed the way we shop. Audio-narrated descriptions are available.
Who directed The Rise and Fall of the Mail Order Giants?
The Rise and Fall of the Mail Order Giants was directed by Rick Sander.
Who stars in The Rise and Fall of the Mail Order Giants?
The principal cast of The Rise and Fall of the Mail Order Giants includes Not specified.
When was The Rise and Fall of the Mail Order Giants released and how long is it?
The Rise and Fall of the Mail Order Giants was released in the theatrical window with a total runtime of 55m.