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Robot chorus girls in New York
When a New York impresario replaces his chorus girls with electrically powered robots, his ingenuity is not well received by the audience. Date: 1928
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Chorus Dancers Electric Impresario Ingenuity Inventions Orchestra Power Robot Robots Singers Singing Unpopular Variety 1928
Greetings Card (7"x5")
Step into the past with our intriguing Robot Chorus Girls in New York greeting card from Media Storehouse. This vintage illustration, dating back to 1928, depicts an unexpected scene in the Big Apple - an ingenious impresario replacing his human chorus girls with electrically powered robots on stage! The audience's reaction is not well received in this humorous and thought-provoking image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online. Perfect for those who appreciate a touch of the unexpected in their correspondence.
Folded Greeting Cards (12.5x17.5 cm) have a laminate finish and are supplied with an envelope. The front and inside can be personalised with text in a selection of fonts, layouts and colours.
Greetings Cards suitable for Birthdays, Weddings, Anniversaries, Graduations, Thank You and much more
Estimated Product Size is 17.5cm x 12.5cm (6.9" x 4.9")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
In the heart of the Roaring Twenties in New York City, an innovative impresario made headlines by introducing a new act to his variety show: a robot chorus line. With the jazz age in full swing, the audience at the iconic theatre on Broadway anticipated an evening of lively music and dance performances. However, their expectations were shattered when they beheld a line of metallic figures taking the place of the usual human chorus girls. The robots, clad in elegant flapper dresses, synchronized their movements to the orchestral melodies emanating from the pit. Their faces, adorned with intricate makeup, seemed to mimic the expressions of human dancers. Yet, their lack of emotion and the mechanical precision of their movements left the audience feeling uneasy. The impresario, a visionary in the realm of science and inventions, believed that his electrically-powered creations would revolutionize the world of entertainment. However, the audience, accustomed to the warmth and charm of human performers, found the robots unappealing and uninspiring. The disapproval was palpable, with some patrons leaving the theatre in disbelief, while others expressed their displeasure through boos and hisses. The impresario, undeterred, continued to believe in the potential of his invention, but the unpopular robot chorus line marked the end of his tenure in the entertainment industry. This photograph, taken in 1928, captures a moment in history when the boundaries between science and art collided, leaving the audience divided and the impresario's ingenuity questioned. The image serves as a reminder of the fascination and apprehension that often accompany technological advancements, especially when they challenge our deeply-held beliefs and traditions.
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