The Latin Quarter Paris After Dark 1951 Program
$125
Lou Walters
1951
8 7/8" x 6 1/4"
"Lou Walters presents The Latin Quarter Paris After Dark" refers to the name of a revue or show at a nightclub owned by Lou Walters, the father of Barbara Walters. Inspired by the nightlife of Paris's Latin Quarter, this club, which operated in New York City, featured large-scale productions with big-name performers like Frank Sinatra and Ella Fitzgerald, chorus girls, and dancers, as well as food and service, in a show called "Paris After Dark".
Key Aspects
Owner: Lou Walters, a nightclub owner who also founded clubs in Boston, Miami, and Detroit.
Inspiration: The original club was modeled after Paris's Latin Quarter, a vibrant student and nightlife district.
The Show: The "Paris After Dark" show featured a mix of music, dance, and comedy, often with a focus on chorus girls and risqué performances.
Performers: The club hosted famous entertainers, including Frank Sinatra, the Andrews Sisters, Ella Fitzgerald, and Milton Berle, alongside dancers, acrobats, and drag performers.
Atmosphere: The club had a lavish, exotic interior with murals, carpets, velvet, and satin draperies.
Cultural Impact: The Latin Quarter was a significant and influential 20th-century nightclub that closed in 1989 after a long run.