The Mid Century Vault

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Curated by: Philip Mershon (110 videos)


Currently Playing: The Lost Palace of Hollywood Glamour: The Earl Carroll Theatre Story 🍸 | Mid Century Vault Ep. 100 🎉

Happy 100th Episode To Us! 🎉 Would you like a hidden look at what the ultimate playground for Old Hollywood royalty looked like? Today on the Mid Century Vault, we're stepping back into the late 1930s to explore the breathtaking Streamline Moderne masterpiece that changed Sunset Boulevard forever: The Earl Carroll Theatre. From a seemingly impossible 90-day construction sprint to a tragic end, discover how Earl Carroll and his star showgirl Beryl Wallace brought Broadway razzle-dazzle to the West Coast. Plus, stick around to the end where I answer a viewer question and reveal the incredible celebrity history behind my vintage barware collection—including Earl Carroll Wall of Fame highball glasses and a tea cart straight from Zsa Zsa Gabor’s Bel Air mansion! If you love vintage Hollywood stories and mid-century design, don't forget to hit the LIKE button, HYPE the episode, subscribe, and share this video with a friend! Drink up! 🥂 #OldHollywood #EarlCarrollTheatre #HollywoodHistory #MidCenturyModern #SunsetBoulevard #VintageBarware #MidCenturyVault


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