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The Chez Paree
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The Chez Paree
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DONJO MEDLEVINE...as I remember
him...Chicago's Ambassador of Nightlife...an extraordinary friend.
by Harold Rubin
He was the dynamic impresario of Chicago's
entertainment...an icon among business, social and political circles. Imitable,
distinguished...impeccably attired...always having a congenial
smile whenever dining at the Chez, Fritzel's or Eli's.
The era of the 50's...as a young man...Donjo
took me under his wing...a mentor so to speak...opening a world so few
at my age get to experience
The photo of Donjo, Jimmy Durante and me
which appears here is one of my most treasured. Taken in the Gold Key
Club of the Chez...Durante appearing with his infamous trademark cigar.
The famed Gold Key Club was a sublime inner sanctum for stars,
business moguls...and Chicago's movers and shakers...where deals
were done on a handshake...over sumptuous cuisine and Scotch
on the rocks. It was from the Gold Key Club where Jack
Eigan's radio broadcasts and interviews with top flight
entertainers were heard throughout Chicago land.
The Chez Paree was a tradition...world
renown for its top flight star entertainment...and lavish shows
featuring the Chez Adorables.
I had the pleasure of enjoying and meeting
Jimmy Durante, Sophie Tucker, Sammy Davis, Louie Prima and Keeley Smith,
Mickey Rooney, Tony Martin, Red Skelton and scores of other stars
of entertainment.
It was a time...an era...when stars were
truly stars in their own realm. A bygone era...never to be repeated. The
memories remain not only with myself...but the countless people who were
entertained over the years.
Harold Rubin
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