Sally Rand: American Sex Symbol Lecture

During the worst year of the Great Depression, a young Helen Beck became a star. From her humble beginnings in the Ozarks to silent-era Hollywood, Chicago, and beyond, the woman known professionally as Sally Rand broke barriers and challenged taboos wherever she went, immortalized in pop culture as the iconic symbol of the 1933 World’s Fair with her famous fan dance. Join local author and historian William Hazelgrove for this presentation based on his book, “Sally Rand: American Sex Symbol,” to learn more about Sally Rand’s remarkable career as a performer and her lasting influence on other pop culture icons.

Host or Publisher Elmhurst History Museum