The Latin Quarter Paris After Dark 1951 Program

The Latin Quarter Paris After Dark 1951 ProgramLou 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

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.