Conrad Hilton : innkeeper to the world /
He began his career as an unknown entrepreneur in the tiny town of Cisco, Texas. Today, his name graces some of the world's most prestigious addresses. The son of a humble shopkeeper, Conrad Hilton built a billion-dollar hotel empire from the ground up-and nothing, not even the Depression, coul...
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| Format: | Video |
| Language: | English |
| Language Notes: | This edition in English. |
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New York :
A & E Television Networks,
1996.
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| Series: | Biography
Global business and economics in video |
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| Online Access: | Connect to this streaming video (Alexander Street Press) |
| Summary: | He began his career as an unknown entrepreneur in the tiny town of Cisco, Texas. Today, his name graces some of the world's most prestigious addresses. The son of a humble shopkeeper, Conrad Hilton built a billion-dollar hotel empire from the ground up-and nothing, not even the Depression, could stop him. BIOGRAPHY® narrates the comprehensive story of Hilton's colorful life, from his first hotel-a rundown Texas inn-to his acquisition of the Waldorf Astoria. Friends and family recall his early adventures-including friendships with presidents and glamorous relationships with Hollywood's elite-and rare photographs and archival footage offer an inside glimpse into an unpredictable life of extraordinary success. |
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| Item Description: | Copyright notice on video: A & E Television Networks ; 1996. |
| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (45 min.). |
| Playing Time: | 00:45:00 |
| Production Credits: | Executive producers, Bob Jaffe, Gerald W. Abrams. |