Hardly remember Sam Cohen, vaquely his brother. He probably gave us our pay each week. I do remember Jack Montgomery, always a gentleman. He hired me when I was still a teenager and typical of the era, quite innocent. I think I was just starstruck, as I lived in the movies as a kid.
I will look into the book. The showgirls wore what I would refer to as Bikinis with frills…and big hats. There was an abudance of material that went from the wasteline area out to the wrists. You walked with arms outstretched, shoulders down and placed your feet one in front of the other. This gave the gals a graceful, floating
motion across the stage.
Yes, I remember the Show Spot. At one time, so I was told, they had a ramp where the entertainers would prance out into the bar from the theater area.
You are stimulating my recall…thank you. Joankelsy
Worked at the Hudson Theater as a showgirl in 1949. Am writing memoirs and appreciate all data I can find re the burlesque era at the theater. Do not remember movies being shown when I worked there.
Have a 1949 program and a signed photo from Lou Ascol. He and his wife stayed at the rooming house I lived in at the time. Will try to send scanned j pegs.
Thanks for all the input. Joankelsy
Hardly remember Sam Cohen, vaquely his brother. He probably gave us our pay each week. I do remember Jack Montgomery, always a gentleman. He hired me when I was still a teenager and typical of the era, quite innocent. I think I was just starstruck, as I lived in the movies as a kid.
I will look into the book. The showgirls wore what I would refer to as Bikinis with frills…and big hats. There was an abudance of material that went from the wasteline area out to the wrists. You walked with arms outstretched, shoulders down and placed your feet one in front of the other. This gave the gals a graceful, floating
motion across the stage.
Yes, I remember the Show Spot. At one time, so I was told, they had a ramp where the entertainers would prance out into the bar from the theater area.
You are stimulating my recall…thank you. Joankelsy
Worked at the Hudson Theater as a showgirl in 1949. Am writing memoirs and appreciate all data I can find re the burlesque era at the theater. Do not remember movies being shown when I worked there.
Have a 1949 program and a signed photo from Lou Ascol. He and his wife stayed at the rooming house I lived in at the time. Will try to send scanned j pegs.
Thanks for all the input. Joankelsy
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