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[Folies Bergère] Montevecchi, Liliane. (1932-2018) Pair of Souvenir Programs, one signed by Liliane Montevecchi
[Folies Bergère] Montevecchi, Liliane. (1932-2018) Pair of Souvenir Programs, one signed by Liliane Montevecchi
[Folies Bergère] Montevecchi, Liliane. (1932-2018) Pair of Souvenir Programs, one signed by Liliane Montevecchi
[Folies Bergère] Montevecchi, Liliane. (1932-2018) Pair of Souvenir Programs, one signed by Liliane Montevecchi
[Folies Bergère] Montevecchi, Liliane. (1932-2018) Pair of Souvenir Programs, one signed by Liliane Montevecchi
[Folies Bergère] Montevecchi, Liliane. (1932-2018) Pair of Souvenir Programs, one signed by Liliane Montevecchi
[Folies Bergère] Montevecchi, Liliane. (1932-2018) Pair of Souvenir Programs, one signed by Liliane Montevecchi
[Folies Bergère] Montevecchi, Liliane. (1932-2018) Pair of Souvenir Programs, one signed by Liliane Montevecchi
[Folies Bergère] Montevecchi, Liliane. (1932-2018) Pair of Souvenir Programs, one signed by Liliane Montevecchi
[Folies Bergère] Montevecchi, Liliane. (1932-2018) Pair of Souvenir Programs, one signed by Liliane Montevecchi
[Folies Bergère] Montevecchi, Liliane. (1932-2018) Pair of Souvenir Programs, one signed by Liliane Montevecchi
[Folies Bergère] Montevecchi, Liliane. (1932-2018) Pair of Souvenir Programs, one signed by Liliane Montevecchi
[Folies Bergère] Montevecchi, Liliane. (1932-2018). Pair of Souvenir Programs, one signed by Liliane Montevecchi.

Pair of souvenir programs from performances at the famed cabaret music hall in Paris, France, one of which bears an inscription from French-Italian actress Liliane Montevecchi, who has penned "Dear Paul, / Thank you for being such a faithful fan and friend. / Much love and I hope I shall never deceive you. / Liliane Montevecchi / 1985" in black ink to the inside cover.  Both volumes feature relief-printed lush velvet covers, one in black and the other in red.  18 pp. and 30 pp.  Wear to edges, some separation from binding, overall in fine condition.  9.5 x 12.5 inches (24.1 x 31.5 cm.).


"The Folies Bergère dates back to 1869, when it opened as one of the first major music halls in Paris.  It produced light opera and pantomimes with unknown singers and proved a resounding failure.  Greater success came in the 1870s, when the Folies Bergère staged vaudeville.  Among other performers, the early vaudeville shows featured acrobats, a snake charmer, a boxing kangaroo, trained elephants, the world’s tallest man, and a Greek prince who was covered in tattoos allegedly as punishment for trying to seduce the Shah of Persia’s daughter.  The public was allowed to drink and socialize in the theater’s indoor garden and promenade area, and the Folies Bergère became synonymous with the carnal temptations of the French capital.  Famous paintings by Édouard Manet and Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec were set in the Folies.  The Folies Bergère remained a success throughout the 20th century and still can be seen in Paris today, although the theater now features many mainstream concerts and performances.  Among other traditions that date back more than a century, the show’s title always contains 13 letters and includes the word 'Folie.'" (History)
From the collection of Paul McMahon, a critic, photographer and artist who worked for more than 13 years touring with Marlene Dietrich as the icon’s stage manager, announcer, dresser, secretary and escort, and later spent 25 years as an arts and entertainment reviewer and photographer with Gay Community News, Esplanade, Tommy’s Connection, The Mirror, Bay Windows and other publications.

[Folies Bergère] Montevecchi, Liliane. (1932-2018) Pair of Souvenir Programs, one signed by Liliane Montevecchi

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[Folies Bergère] Montevecchi, Liliane. (1932-2018). Pair of Souvenir Programs, one signed by Liliane Montevecchi.

Pair of souvenir programs from performances at the famed cabaret music hall in Paris, France, one of which bears an inscription from French-Italian actress Liliane Montevecchi, who has penned "Dear Paul, / Thank you for being such a faithful fan and friend. / Much love and I hope I shall never deceive you. / Liliane Montevecchi / 1985" in black ink to the inside cover.  Both volumes feature relief-printed lush velvet covers, one in black and the other in red.  18 pp. and 30 pp.  Wear to edges, some separation from binding, overall in fine condition.  9.5 x 12.5 inches (24.1 x 31.5 cm.).


"The Folies Bergère dates back to 1869, when it opened as one of the first major music halls in Paris.  It produced light opera and pantomimes with unknown singers and proved a resounding failure.  Greater success came in the 1870s, when the Folies Bergère staged vaudeville.  Among other performers, the early vaudeville shows featured acrobats, a snake charmer, a boxing kangaroo, trained elephants, the world’s tallest man, and a Greek prince who was covered in tattoos allegedly as punishment for trying to seduce the Shah of Persia’s daughter.  The public was allowed to drink and socialize in the theater’s indoor garden and promenade area, and the Folies Bergère became synonymous with the carnal temptations of the French capital.  Famous paintings by Édouard Manet and Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec were set in the Folies.  The Folies Bergère remained a success throughout the 20th century and still can be seen in Paris today, although the theater now features many mainstream concerts and performances.  Among other traditions that date back more than a century, the show’s title always contains 13 letters and includes the word 'Folie.'" (History)
From the collection of Paul McMahon, a critic, photographer and artist who worked for more than 13 years touring with Marlene Dietrich as the icon’s stage manager, announcer, dresser, secretary and escort, and later spent 25 years as an arts and entertainment reviewer and photographer with Gay Community News, Esplanade, Tommy’s Connection, The Mirror, Bay Windows and other publications.

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