Fanchon & Marco: Theatrical Pioneers of the Art Deco Era
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ABOUT THE PRESENTATION: Variety Magazine in 1929, called Fanchon and Marco “The most Famous brother and sister producing team” and “The standard by which stage shows are judged”. Their work included productions for Paramount, Fox, Republic Pictures, MGM, the Ice Follies, the Hollywood Bowl, and large scale national theatrical production tours and dance companies through the 20‘s and 30‘s. This presentation will cover many of the art deco influenced examples and highlights of their work and history.
ABOUT THE PRESENTER: Steve Simon, grandson of Fanchon Simon (Wolff), has worked in the entertainment industry in both film and television production, prior to his current career as a licensed psychotherapist. He has an ongoing interest in hollywood history, art, architecture, and preservation. He run’s the Fanchon and Marco Website and Archives, and has presented to various organizations. He is a also a member of historical and preservation organizations including the Art Deco Society, LA Conservancy, Hollywood Heritage, the Los Angeles Historical Theatre Foundation, and our Los Angeles Breakfast Club.
ABOUT THE PRESENTATION: Variety Magazine in 1929, called Fanchon and Marco “The most Famous brother and sister producing team” and “The standard by which stage shows are judged”. Their work included productions for Paramount, Fox, Republic Pictures, MGM, the Ice Follies, the Hollywood Bowl, and large scale national theatrical production tours and dance companies through the 20‘s and 30‘s. This presentation will cover many of the art deco influenced examples and highlights of their work and history.
ABOUT THE PRESENTER: Steve Simon, grandson of Fanchon Simon (Wolff), has worked in the entertainment industry in both film and television production, prior to his current career as a licensed psychotherapist. He has an ongoing interest in hollywood history, art, architecture, and preservation. He run’s the Fanchon and Marco Website and Archives, and has presented to various organizations. He is a also a member of historical and preservation organizations including the Art Deco Society, LA Conservancy, Hollywood Heritage, the Los Angeles Historical Theatre Foundation, and our Los Angeles Breakfast Club.
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