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04-07-2016, 02:09 AM
In 1937, Paris' hottest club was an ocean of feathers and dancers
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Located in Paris’ 9th Arondissement, the Folies Bergère opened as an opera house in 1869
In its early years, the venue was host to gymnastic performances, comic operas, songs and dances, and became one of the most popular nightlife spots in Paris, offering seats for as little as two francs.
In 1918, Paul Derval took over as manager, upping the spectacle of the performances, which featured nearly nude women frolicking on exotic and elaborate sets.
A diversity of famous performers graced its stage, from Charlie Chaplin and Marcel Marceau to Josephine Baker and Edith Piaf. Read more... (http://mashable.com/2016/04/06/folies-bergere/)
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Located in Paris’ 9th Arondissement, the Folies Bergère opened as an opera house in 1869
In its early years, the venue was host to gymnastic performances, comic operas, songs and dances, and became one of the most popular nightlife spots in Paris, offering seats for as little as two francs.
In 1918, Paul Derval took over as manager, upping the spectacle of the performances, which featured nearly nude women frolicking on exotic and elaborate sets.
A diversity of famous performers graced its stage, from Charlie Chaplin and Marcel Marceau to Josephine Baker and Edith Piaf. Read more... (http://mashable.com/2016/04/06/folies-bergere/)
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