Night Club Boom

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From the 'March of Time' series, this fascinating film documents the high-end night club scene of New York City in the post-war years. Scenes and people include the 21 Club, discussing expensive tipping, poor quality food, and showing visitors Orson Welles and Elliott Rockefeller. The El Morocco Club; The Stork Club, showing celebs Jinx Falkenberg, Otto Preminger, and Ed Wynn; Jimmy Dorsey and band at the 400 Club; the Ink Spots singing at the Zanzibar; Greb & Lober dancing at the Embassy Club; La Martinique Club featuring Danny Thomas; Cafe Society owner Barney Josephson coaching Guadeloupe singer Moune (Cecile Moumoune de Virel Jean-Louis) on poise and showmanship, and featuring a song of hers (she was profiled in Life Magazine's April 1, 1946 issue); Eddie Condon's jazz club; outrageous performances at Sammy’s Bowery Follies. Moune was . The advertising copy for this film read "The modern family has a nice home, the latest electronics, an up-to-date kitchen, and money to spare for entertainment. Family outings may include a movie, a basketball, or hockey game, or bowling In New York’s “Bistro Belt” adults have their choices of fine dining, dancing, or attending a show."

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March of Time

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