Hollywood Babylon
August 1970

 

Vintage poster for a Nocturnal Dream Show by the fabulous Cockettes of San Francisco: Hollywood Babylon

 

An epic debauchery as Hollywood comes to North Beach. A klieg light and red carpet opening for the Cockettes, who inspired by Kenneth Anger's book Hollywood Babylon , bring the sleazy side of Hollywood to the Palace Theatre stage. The sold-out gala performance features stars from Pola Negri to Gypsy Rose Lee, and features dazzling, choreographed production numbers which culminate in a salute to Gene Autry and Dale Evans.

 

Kenneth Anger Posters

 

 

John Rothermel and Daniel Ware in Hollywood Babylon
John Rothermel and Daniel Ware
As the Leggy P. Sisters
Photo © David Wise


Brent and Rumi in Hollywood Babylon
Brent and Rumi
Photo © Blair Paltridge


Rumi Arrives at the Palace for Hollywood Babylon
Rumi Arrives at the Palace
Photo © Blair Paltridge


Rumi in Hollywood Babylon
Rumi
Photo © David Wise


Hibiscus in Hollywood Babylon
Hibiscus
Photo © Blair Paltridge


Johnny McGowen in Hollywood Babylon
Johnny McGowen
Photo © David Wise

 

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