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Christine Jorgensen Broadway Debut (1954)

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Christine Jorgensen makes her debut on Broadway. Christine Jorgensen, the ex-GI who had a sex change makes her Broadway debut. New York, United States of America (USA). MS nightclub 'Latin Quarter' at night. CU sign 'Cherie de Paris'. Various shots of the neon lighting. Various shots of Christine getting out of cab at night and going into the club. Various good shots of her in dressing room putting on her make-up etc. Various shots as she dances in the club. MS audience applauding. MS as she is presented with bouquet.

Item Information:

Identifier
d791sg34n
Collection
Christine Jorgensen Collection
Institution
British Pathé
Publisher
British Pathé
Date Issued
1954
Genre
Motion Pictures
Subject(s)
Christine Jorgensen
Places
New York
Topic(s)
Gender realignment surgery
Theatre
Trans women
Transgender people
Resource Type
Moving image
Language
English
Rights
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