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Dancers surrounding a man in Paris: photographic prints
Date
1959-07
Archival Collection
Description
Dancers from "La Nue Eve" revue with gendarme in Paris before heading to Las Vegas to perform at the El Rancho.
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Photograph of female dancers at the Lido, Paris (FRA), 1950s
Date
1950 to 1959
Archival Collection
Description
Dancers at the Lido in Paris are shown here performing on stage, in full costume and minimal clothing. Donn Arden produced many versions of the Lido in both Paris and Las Vegas. Site Name: Lido (Cabaret: Paris, France)
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Photograph of a female dancer at the Lido, Paris (FRA), 1950s
Date
1950 to 1959
Archival Collection
Description
A portrait photograph of an unidentified female dancer from the Lido in Paris, who was most likely involved in Donn Arden's productions in Paris. She is gazing off to the left and is wearing a large, feathered hat. Site Name: Lido (Cabaret: Paris, France)
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Photograph of dance rehearsal for the Lido, Paris (FRA), 1940s
Date
1940 to 1949
Archival Collection
Description
A rehearsal for dancers in the Lido at Paris, France. Possibly Donn Arden with back to camera. Site Name: Lido (Cabaret: Paris, France)
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Photograph of dancers at the Lido, Paris (Fr.), 1959
Date
1959
Archival Collection
Description
A photograph of the Kessler Sisters (Ellen and Alice) performing in the "Lido Circus," which was a scene from "Avec Plaisi," staged at the Lido in Paris by Donn Arden in 1959. The Lido was a famous cabaret, and there were many Donn Arden productions at this particular location. The dancers all are wearing elaborate headdresses and costumes, and are both holding parisols. The Kessler sisters were very famous twin sisters from Germany, known for their singing, dancing, and acting. Site Name: Lido (Cabaret: Paris, France)
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Photograph of dancers at the Lido, Paris (Fr.), 1960
Date
1960
Archival Collection
Description
A photograph of the Kessler twins, Alice and Ellen, in costumes they wore in a 1960 production at the Lido in Paris. The Lido was a famous cabaret, and there were many Donn Arden productions at this particular location. The dancers all are wearing elaborate headdresses and costumes, and are both holding long feather boas. The Kessler sisters were very famous twin sisters from Germany, known for their singing, dancing, and acting. Site Name: Lido (Cabaret: Paris, France)
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