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Showgirls comment on misrepresentation of their craft: video

Date

1995-09-17

Description

Local news segment report on showgirls not wanting to be associated with the upcoming movie Showgirls. Reporter interviews a number of Las Vegas showgirls who graduated college, are currently studying law or business., and teach dance during the day. One showgirl explains the difference between exotic dancing and dancing in shows, and many are concerned that the upcoming "Showgirls" movie will cause misconceptions about their work. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486. From the Stardust Resort and Casino Records (MS-00515) -- Photographs and audiovisual material -- Digitized audiovisual material file.

Moving Image

Showgirl necklace: mock-up

Date

1997

Archival Collection

Description

Series II. Folies-Bergere production papers, designs, and photographs -- 17th Edition: The Best of the Folies-Bergere -- Costume production and design -- Black Cat/Runway

Image

Showgirl costume drawing by Jerry Jackson, 1983

Date

1983

Archival Collection

Description

Drawing for gold and crystal showgirl costume for Le Music Hall de Paris in the 16th edition of Folies Bergere at the Tropicana.
Show Name: Les Folies Bergere (Tropicana Hotel: Las Vegas, Nevada)

Image

Showgirl costume drawing by Jerry Jackson, 1983

Date

1983

Archival Collection

Description

Drawing for teal, gold and black showgirl costume for Le Music Hall de Paris in the 16th edition of Folies Bergere at the Tropicana.
Show Name: Les Folies Bergere (Tropicana Hotel: Las Vegas, Nevada)

Image

Seven showgirls: 1920s band

Date

1975

Archival Collection

Description

Series II. Folies-Bergere production papers, designs, and photographs -- Americana Hotel: Puerto Rico -- Original costume design drawings by Nolan Miller

Image

Photograph of Harold Minsky and a showgirl, 1970-1979

Date

1970 to 1979

Description

Harold Minsky standing in front of an art print as a topless showgirl wearing a white lace bikini bottom poses for the camera.

Image

Showgirls: color photocopy of drawing

Date

2001

Archival Collection

Description

Series II. Folies-Bergere production papers, designs, and photographs -- 17th Edition: The Best of the Folies-Bergere -- 2001 costume revisions: costume design drawings, photographs of costume pieces, correspondence, and notes -- Baby Knows/St. Tropez

Mixed Content

Photograph of a showgirl posing on a chaise lounge, 1960s

Date

1960 to 1969

Description

A showgirl poses on a chaise lounge with a feather boa. She is also wearing fishnet stockings and dance shoes. "Photo H. Reigl, 441 S. Commonwealth, Los Angeles, CA. 90020; 389-0245" stamped on back of photograph.

Image

Showgirls dress mock-up

Date

2001

Archival Collection

Description

Series II. Folies-Bergere production papers, designs, and photographs -- 17th Edition: The Best of the Folies-Bergere -- 2001 costume revisions: costume design drawings, photographs of costume pieces, correspondence, and notes -- When I Think of You

Image

Patricia Lee, showgirl: photographic print

Date

1920 (year approximate) to 1989 (year approximate)

Description

Patricia Lee, dancer in Donn Arden productions. Handwritten on back of photo "Patricia Lee height - 5' 10 1/2" age - 23."

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