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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


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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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