laura engel wilder was already known for her little home on the prairie tales attended the fair. described the wonder she had seen. an indian village, a samoan village, japanese wrestlers, hawaii gardens, australian trees and kangaroos. she set an side and entire day just to visit the cows and horses and the dogs of all nations. including the canines that had gone to the north pole with kerry. that she wrote was a disappointment. although europe was torn by a world war and some nations that had planned to build exhibit halls decided not to. it was still truly a world's fair. 22 nations did build halls. france constructed a copy of -- private enterprise was not to be outdone, delmonte piled cans, and every day, there was another event. metro motion picture day brought out the stars of the film industry. joining them charlie chaplain who was making pictures at the time across the bay in the east bay city of niles. betty arbukel and norman everyone made their short film about the fair. it was truly a show fit for a king. but lacking royalty american settled for celebrities and they