| Biography | Inspired by the Folies Bergères and Moulin Rouge in Paris. The Windmill Girls where made by convincing Lord Cromer, then Lord Chamberlain, in his position as the censor for all theatrical performances in London, that the display of nudity in theatres was not obscene: since the authorities could not credibly hold nude statues to be morally objectionable, the theatre presented its nudesthe legendary "Windmill Girls"in motionless poses as living statues or tableaux vivants. The ruling:' If you move, it's rude.' The Windmill's shows became a huge commercial success and the Windmill girls took their show on tour to other London and provincial theatres and music halls. The Piccadilly and Pavilion theatres copied the format and ran non-stop shows, reducing the Windmill's attendance. |