Word: conga
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Dates: during 1940-1949
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Eugene Talmadge, flogging-apologist Governor of Georgia, threw himself into a conga on a slick dance floor, broke two ribs, returned to duty taped stiff as a mummy...
This withered plot permits M.G.M. to exhibit Garbo in a bathing suit, on skis, in costly modern gowns, in a new bob, dancing the conga, tipsy, etc. It supplies her with such dialogue as: "I was born old"; "I like older men; they're so grateful"; "let's drink to what you're thinking" (to Mr. Douglas, who is unquestionably thinking censorable thoughts...
Manhaffan's "Le Conga" contributes Alfredo Seville, while Nabor Carille '42. Mexican baritone, halls from Harvard, Don Rio's dance team, Jose and Argentins, will climax the entertainment. Teniatively scheduled rhumba contests provide guests with a chance to show their talents...
...rhumba orchestra in question is that of Harry Marchard, with Don Rio as the maestro of the Latin-American section. Aiding in the occasion will be Yolagalli, a chanteuse of S. A. ditties imported from the Rainbow Room; Alfredo Seville, from Manhattan's La Conga; Nabor Carillo '42, a Mexican Baritone; and Jose and Argentina, Don Rio's dance team...
...benefit and enjoyment of those who like a bit of conga mixed in among their foxtrots, a nationally famous rhumba band will play...