The Follies

American theater

Also known as: “Ziegfield Follies”

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The Follies was a series of American revues produced by Florenz Ziegfeld, Jr. from 1907 to 1931. Modeled after Paris's Folies-Bergère, Ziegfeld's shows were known for "Glorifying the American Girl" through elaborate costumes, pageantry, and comedy, often featuring seminudity. These spectacles were highly popular, showcasing stars like Fanny Brice and Eddie Cantor. The Great Depression eventually ended the annual productions, though revivals continued until 1957. The Folies-Bergère itself was a Parisian music hall established in 1869, famous for its revues and elaborate displays.12

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Fanny Brice
…was long associated with the Ziegfeld Follies.
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…was long associated with the Ziegfeld Follies.
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Florenz Ziegfeld, Jr.
…York City his first revue, The Follies of 1907, modeled on the Folies-Bergère of Paris but less risqué. The revue’s combination of seminudity, pageantry, and comedy was repeated successfully for 23 more years, until the advent of the Great Depression ended the annual spectacles. Four other editions appeared after his…
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…York City his first revue, The Follies of 1907, modeled on the Folies-Bergère of Paris but less risqué. The revue’s combination of seminudity, pageantry, and comedy was repeated successfully for 23 more years, until the advent of the Great Depression ended the annual spectacles. Four other editions appeared after his…
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