The opening of Hollywood's Moulin Rouge (1954)

 


In 1954 was the opening of the country biggest, brassiest new nightclub - an indoor amphitheater in Hollywood which keeps 1,000 seats at its tables and 38 pairs of fancy female legs to kick or wave at the people in the seats. The palce is called The Moulin Rouge and has its high walls plastered with panoramas of Paris. Since its opening it has swarmed with tired touristis, festive local folk and high school promenaders who are offered a minimum package deal: dinner (with chopped steak, chicken or fish), a liqueur (creme de menthe, triple sec or brandy), and a show (90 minutes long) - all for $6.18. 


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