Donn Arden, (right, holding sign), staged the extravaganza "Hallelujah Hollywood" at the MGM Grand Hotel, Las Vegas. The couple at left were the show's 250,000th customers. (c. 1974) Two showgirls stand behind.
"Kismet" - a scene from "Hallelujah Hollywood," staged twice nightly in the Ziegfeld Room of the MGM Grand Hotel, Las Vegas. (c. 1974) The extravaganza was staged by Donn Arden. The dancer in the front is Marlene Vincenti; the other dancers are unidentified.
1920 (year approximate) to 1989 (year approximate)
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Donn Arden cuts the cake at the opening night party for "Hallelujah Hollywood" at the MGM Grand Hotel, Las Vegas. From left to right: unidentified; Jackie Matthews; unidentified; Diane Findley; Donn Arden.
1970 (year approximate) to 1989 (year approximate)
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Color photo of the trolley song number in "Hallelujah Hollywood", staged by Donn Arden. (MGM Hotel, Las Vegas, c. 1970s-80s) Identified individuals include Chuck Karel , Eileen Barnett, and Steve Harmon (hanging on trolley).
1970 (year approximate) to 1989 (year approximate)
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Color photo of Operetta Time, "Bittersweet" - a scene from "Hallelujah Hollywood" at the MGM Grand, Las Vegas. L-R: Unidentified, Ross Davies, Reg Reidel, Patrick Caba, and Rich Rizzo (far right). (c. 1970s-80s) Staged by Donn Arden.
1970 (year approximate) to 1989 (year approximate)
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Color photo of a dance number in the pirate scene of "Hallelujah Hollywood", staged by Donn Arden. (MGM Grand, Las Vegas - c. 1970s-80s) Identified individuals include Paul Canavan (left), Joe Dickey (middle) and Patrice Chanel (being held aloft).
1970 (year approximate) to 1989 (year approximate)
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"Hallelujah Hollywood" - trolley song. In background: Alan Weeks (left), W.D. Hemsley (right). In foreground: Eileen Barnett and Steve Harmon (left); Diane Findley and Chuck Karel (rt.). Staged by Donn Arden - MGM Grand, Las Vegas, c. 1970s-80s.