Corporate Open DS/UK/6573 Windmill Girls; 1932-1964; English nude 'tableaux vivants' performers Windmill Girls 1932-1964 English nude 'tableaux vivants' performers

Variety 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 nudes—the 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. International Standard Archival Authority Record for Corporate Bodies, Persons and Families - ISAAR(CPF) 2nd edition - ICA 2004 ISBN 2-9521932-2-3 National Council on Archives, Rules for the Construction of Personal, Place and Corporate Names, 1997 Yes RAHhbaulcombe 8/2/2013 Rachael.Fragola 3/1/2022 a95f1ff7-03d8-4968-9b23-98dcb7ad3347