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- Julian Eltinge in "The Fascinating Widow" at Forrest Theatre, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, April 1912 - Julian Eltinge was the most famous and highly paid female impersonator of the early 20th century. He embodied gaudy elegance, wore glamourous gowns, and perfected female mannerisms. This promotional image for the 1910 musical comedy <em>The Fascinating Widow </em>shows Eltinge rowing a boat with four other versions of himself in drag--each a character from the play.
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Julian Eltinge in "The Fascinating Widow" at Forrest Theatre, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, April 1912
Julian Eltinge was the most famous and highly paid female impersonator of the early 20th century. He embodied gaudy elegance, wore glamourous gowns, and perfected female mannerisms. This promotional image for the 1910 musical comedy The Fascinating Widow shows Eltinge rowing a boat with four other versions of himself in drag--each a character from the play.