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Ode to the Chorus Girl
09/19

Ode to the Chorus Girl

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I came across all these wonderful photos of chorus girls (a ton after the jump), most anonymous, though they reminded me of Anna Held, of course, as well as Busby Berkeley’s dancers and the dancers of the Quadrille Naturaliste. (And…

The Gang's All Here
10/29

The Gang’s All Here

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Videos like these are one of the reasons I started this site. While doing research for Encyclopedia of the Exquisite, there were so many great links and video clips I wanted to share. You’ll see why. Choreographer Busby Berkeley stars…

Bollywood Bombshell
06/16

Bollywood Bombshell

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The singularly fabulous Bollywood sensation, Helen, makes a cameo in Encyclopedia of the Exquisite. And why not? She appeared in over 500 Indian films during the second half of the 20th century, shimmering across the screen in a gyrating, hip-thrusting…