Eight portraits of dancers from the Lido in Paris who came to Las Vegas to perform in the 1st edition of the Lido at the Stardust Hotel & Casino. Two dancers are identified on back of photos: Bernice Cornish and Irene Mansfield. Handwritten on back of all photos is either "Stardust 1st Ed." or "Stardust 1st Ed. Lido."
Donn Arden, center, Pierre-Louis Guerin, right, and an unidentified individual supervise a dance rehearsal of the Lido in Paris, France. Site Name: Lido (Cabaret: Paris, France)
This was during the Mayors' Tour of Europe that lasted from the beginning of May to the end of June in 1959. Las Vegas mayor C.D. Baker ready to sign a guest book. This photograph was taken most likely in Paris, France. Stamped on the back of the photograph is, "Copyright By Actualites clair Continental. SARL 1,000,000 Frs. 142 Rue Maurice Arnoux Montrouge (Selne) Reg. Commerce Seine 57 B 803. Reportage Louis Peltier. Paris."
Donn Arden, back to camera, leads a dance rehearsal in Paris, France. The location is also where the dancers performed in the Lido. Site Name: Lido (Cabaret: Paris, France)
Several showgirls in vertically striped bodice-like costumes and tights pose on short trapeze and ropes rigged from a track in the ceiling of a showroom. Audience members at their tables are seen around the stage. A comic figure in a curly wig anchors one of the showgirl's ropes from onstage. Show Name: Lido (Paris, France) Site Name: Lido (Cabaret: Paris, France)
Series II. Folies-Bergere production papers, designs, and photographs -- 16th Edition -- Costume design drawings -- Paris 1900s/Old Fashioned Opening/Mademoiselle de Paris