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Fanchon & Marco Showgirls
May 20, 1932
Fanchon & Marco showgirls posing while wearing straw hats at Karsten's clothing store.
Showgirls Sending Telegrams
May 6, 1932
Fanchon & Marco showgirls, dressed in coats and hats, sending telegrams.
Fanchon & Marco Show Welcome
May 6, 1932
Fanchon & Marco showgirls being welcomed to Madison at railroad station.
Girls Listening to Small Radio
November 10, 1932
Fanchon & Marco "Irene Girls" listening to a small radio backstage at the Orpheum Theatre. Fanchon & Marco were a brother and sister choreography duo who toured the country with variety shows in th...
Torney Dancers
October 7, 1932
Seven Fanchon and Marco showgirls in "Torney Dancers" costumes standing on the sidewalk. They are performing "Stitch in Time Idea."
Bathing Beauties
June 17, 1932
Three Fanchon & Marco showgirls model bathing suits at Heller's, 205 State Street.
