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Editorial
August 24, 1927
The Watchman And Southron
Sumter, Sumter County, South Carolina
What is this article about?
Commentary on Florenz Ziegfeld's challenges in managing his chorus girls, who often leave for movies or marriage, and counters the stereotype by noting many successfully marry and have families, emphasizing their normal desires for home and family.
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BABIES AND FOLLIES GIRLS
Florenz Ziegfeld, who has long been famous for "glorifying the American girl" has surprising troubles. He sometimes wonders why his health is as good as it is, because he suffers so much wear and tear on the nervous system not only in picking out his choruses, but also in losing them to the movies and to matrimony.
The popular notion is that most of these stage beauties come to grief of one sort or another. It isn't true. A great many of them, more than the great producer has been able to keep track of, marry and stay married. He knows of at least 500 babies from these marriages. He is sure there are others, but they have long since passed beyond his ken.
That may surprise the public. But why should it? If there are brains and personality as well as looks among these young women, it seems only natural to expect that there will be many who have also a normal taste for home and family.
Florenz Ziegfeld, who has long been famous for "glorifying the American girl" has surprising troubles. He sometimes wonders why his health is as good as it is, because he suffers so much wear and tear on the nervous system not only in picking out his choruses, but also in losing them to the movies and to matrimony.
The popular notion is that most of these stage beauties come to grief of one sort or another. It isn't true. A great many of them, more than the great producer has been able to keep track of, marry and stay married. He knows of at least 500 babies from these marriages. He is sure there are others, but they have long since passed beyond his ken.
That may surprise the public. But why should it? If there are brains and personality as well as looks among these young women, it seems only natural to expect that there will be many who have also a normal taste for home and family.
What sub-type of article is it?
Show Business
Cultural Commentary
What keywords are associated?
Ziegfeld
Chorus Girls
Marriage
Matrimony
Showgirls
Follies
American Girl
What entities or persons were involved?
Florenz Ziegfeld
Ziegfeld Girls
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Ziegfeld's Chorus Girls And Successful Marriages
Stance / Tone
Defensive Of Chorus Girls' Normalcy
Key Figures
Florenz Ziegfeld
Ziegfeld Girls
Key Arguments
Ziegfeld Faces Challenges From Losing Chorus Girls To Movies And Marriage
Contrary To Popular Belief, Many Stage Beauties Marry Successfully And Stay Married
Ziegfeld Knows Of At Least 500 Babies From These Marriages
Women With Brains, Personality, And Looks Naturally Desire Home And Family