Julian Eltinge documentary Chapter 2.

I was attending school at the time as there stands on the stage today clothed in extravagant clothing, with his hair puffed up with a band. Oh Louis, your moves were so exquisite, and he was so wonderfully lighted. When the show ended, I decided to go backstage, so I entered an alley.I once met a stern stage manager who told me I was too young to speak to Mr. Lengs. I responded that I knew him, to which he replied, "You're too young.


then you can enter and find Elton in a kimono and in a closet. I told him I wanted to be a female impersonator like he was and he said I was too ambitious and I wouldn't recommend it. He then gave me the most fervent and enthusiastic advice.clap my bottom and sign with the warmestI took a picture and came
away with excellentreviews He was brought to New York in 1904 for his first Broadway musical, after which he moved into New York vaudeville and was paid a top salary.

Audiences were astounded by his quick character changes, and one reviewer declared that they were completely deceived as to Elton's sex until he removed his wig. His act is far superior to what is referred to as female impersonation. By 1910, Elton's had attained the height of vaudeville star

He portrayed both the male and female leads of a man disguising himself as a woman to expose a two-timing cat in order to capitalize on his excellent feminine impersonations.

Hell His celebrity position and financial success as a Broadway in vaudeville celebrity took him to Hollywood where he appeared in four silent feature films and a sound musical and socialized with the Hollywood elite. He also built huge landmark residences and lavishly spent money on antiques.

Ladies and gentlemen, I've been away for three days, but I'm back in Hollywood making my first talking movie. This year, I've been asked by multiple women on the set and in the hallways of several studios who makes my outfit.

I suppose that Hollywood now leads the world in the creation of gowns because there are so many amazing movie stars who need so many outfits and costumes. This has brought all the best designers from around the world to

Hollywood, despite Elton Jay's reputation for tasteful elegance and high artistry. Some critics vehemently criticized him because they saw his performances as indicators of the foreign social and moral decay invading America's shores, defending thos

El Tinges was a boxer, horseback rider, and ladies' man. As the Great Depression worsened, financial problems signaled the start of El Tinges' decline. The trend for female impersonation had peaked, and it was no

longer seen as lighthearted entertainment but as a sign of perversion. As a result, municipalities passed laws prohibiting drag. Alcoholism started to threaten Elton Jay's life and health in January of 1940, when a chubby

Elton attempted to make a comeback in a somewhat seedy Los Angeles nightclub. However, he was denied permission to appear on stage dressed as a guest of honor in a performance at Billy Rose's Diamond Horseshoe. In 1941,Elton missed two performances and was discovered dead in his New York apartment.

Sadly, within a decade of his passing, Julia Elton faded into obscurity. Today, on 42nd Street, the former Elton's dinner has been transformed into the AMC movie Plex. On the original lobby ceiling, a fresco of the three muses can still be seen, all of which feature

Julia Elton as a woman. However, when show business professionals and historians discuss the great performers of the past, Elt is always mentioned.you.