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The Westinghouse mechanical man, Elektro, and his dog Sparko, appeared…

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The Westinghouse mechanical man, Elektro, and his dog Sparko, appeared at the Boston Store. Frank Ruth of Westinghouse operated Elektro who could walk, talk, smoke, count, and recognize colors.

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Series: Milwaukee Newsreel
Date: April 11, 1951
Film Segment: 13
Film Reel: 1951.12
Start/Stop Time: 0:16:56 - 0:17:41
Duration: 0:00:45
B/W or Color: B/W
Positive/Negative: Positive
Script: Yes
Access Copy: WTMJ_newsreel_1951-04-11.mp4
Resolution: 480
Citation: [ CREATE A BRIEF TITLE BASED ON SUMMARY PROVIDED ], April 11, 1951, Milwaukee Newsreel, Milwaukee Journal Stations Records, Milwaukee Mss Collection 203, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Libraries, Archives Department.
Rights: Copyright © WTMJ-TV.