Public Appearances

Peggy Lee's Opening at Ciro's
Hollywood, California
July 7 1952

Captions: (left) Opening night at Peggy Lee's stand at Ciro's thrush Gloria De Haven showed up to cheer. Mel Ferrer echoes. (right) Still at Ciro's, time-out between floor shows frees Peggy Lee for dance with Mel Ferrer. Versatile actor-director coached Peggy in gestures and routines for song stint at this night spot.

Mel Ferrer had a dual purpose for attending Peggy Lee's opening at Ciro's during the summer of 1952. Besides being a fan and a friend of the family (having used Ms Lee's husband Dave Barbour in his movie "Secret Fury") he was also employed to stage Peggy Lee's act and offer advice about how to prepare the show more effectively.

Captions: (left) Party goers Mel Ferrer, agent Louis Schurr and Beverly Tyler at Ciro's. (right) Gloria De Haven and Mel Ferrer stop to chat with a friend. They are at Ciro's for Peggy Lee's sensational opening at the plush spot.

For further information see Peggy Lee's Staging

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