Carol Doda Topless at the Condor

"Every city has a history. San Francisco has a legend."

On a fateful San Francisco night in the early '60s, Condor nightclub performer Carol Doda was lowered to the stage on a floating piano, topless. Word spread quickly, setting off a wave of controversy and delight, with raids soon to follow. There was even a trial for the new celebrity. Doda's dry wit and charisma made her an instant sensation of the night club scene: an empowered woman in full control. Or so it seemed.

Director: Jonathan Parker

Cast

Carol Doda

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Pete Mattioli

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Benita Mattioli

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Charles North

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Philip DerDevanis

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Leslie Gilton

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Judy Mamou

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Jimmy Mamou

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