Finocchio’s 9 Rare Video 1980

Rare video of the world famous Finocchio Club in San Francisco. The Finocchio Club ran for over 60 years and featured some of the top female impersonators in the world. This video is courtesy of Paul Ryner, who had the rare opporunity to tape the show in 1980 with owner Eve Finocchio’s permission. In this last segment, resident Finocchio emcee, Carroll Wallace introduces the finale production number, “A Tribute to Cabaret Night Life of 1980“. The Finocchio Evettes wear some amazing costumes in this final number. The dancers are Rene de Carlo, Coquis, Pacos Rios and Florencio de los Santos. Singer David de Alba sings “Come Rain or Come Shine“. Please note that male belly-dancer John Compton appears in the final bows but did not appear in the content of this video. Also missing from these video clips are long time performers Lori Shannon and LaVern Cummings who also were a part of the cast during this time. Musical arrangements provided by pianist Bill Bullard.