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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.

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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

Photograph of Donn Arden and a group of dancers, 1950s

Date

1950 to 1959

Archival Collection

Description

Donn Arden (center) is shown here with the well known dance troupe, the Arden-Fletcher Dancers.

Image

Photograph of Bobbi Blair posing in showgirl costume, Las Vegas, 1960

Date

1960

Description

Dancer Bobbi Blair poses onstage in a sequined two-piece showgirl costume with fishnet stockings, a large ruffled fan-like cape and matching tall ruffled headpiece.
Site Name: Dunes (hotel and casino)

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Photograph of Donn Arden Dancers, 1940s

Date

1940 to 1949

Archival Collection

Description

Donn Arden Dancers grouped on stage in variety of costumes.

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Photographs of showgirls performing in the Lido de Paris in Paris, France, 1960-1969

Date

1960 to 1969

Archival Collection

Description

Two rows of photographs of showgirls wearing sequined gowns performing in Lido de Paris in Paris, France.
Show Name: Lido (Paris, France)
Site Name: Lido (Cabaret: Paris, France)

Image

Photograph of a showgirl in costume in a dressing room, Las Vegas (Nev.), 1957-1960s

Date

1957 to 1969

Description

Unidentified showgirl wearing a costume posing in a dressing room.

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Photograph of costumed showgirl posing onstage, Las Vegas (Nev.), 1957-1960s

Date

1957 to 1969

Description

Unidentified costumed showgirl posing on "Frankie Vaugham" show.

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Photograph of topless showgirls performing on stage, Las Vegas (Nev.), 1957-1960s

Date

1957 to 1969

Description

Unidentified topless showgirls with headdresses performing onstage in a showroom.

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Photograph of Donn Arden backstage with dancers, 1930s-1940s

Date

1930 to 1949

Archival Collection

Description

Donn Arden backstage in the dressing room with two of dancers. Photo by Soibelman Commercial Photography.

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