Chorus Girls of Paris Are Too High Hat
Paris dispatch notes rising quality at Folies Bergere as chorus girls move from salons and dressmaking shops to the stage. Pierre Frejol, a longtime talent selector, says many entrants come from schooling and society, with competition fierce to fill about 200 spots. The piece highlights changing sources of chorus talent and growing demand for beauty.
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Stage manager Frejol’s controversial recruitment scheme
Exiled European crals and an unspecified number of students flood Frejol’s office as chorus girls seek roles. He claims girls from all backgrounds shed inhibitions by undressing, with some driven by timidity or resolve to get it over with. He describes chorus girls as habituated to dressing and undressing in daily work.
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Paris Music Halls Raise Standards For Chorus Girls
Managers at Folies Paris Casino Moulin Rouge and other venues raise recruitment standards. They assess five points including knee lines teeth and chest expansion and now factor intelligence. Pay scales range from 600 to 1500 francs monthly, with contracts to retain top performers.
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Homesick farmer to visit relatives again in Germany
George Minke, who came to Texas from Germany and settled near Bushland, plans another trip home after 40 years. Having applied for a passport at the district clerk, he will travel from New York aboard ships tied to Opera ballet and vaudeville bookings once arrangements are finalized.
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