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.

• Parker Film Company
• Picturehouse
• Carol Doda
• Pete Mattioli
• Benita Mattioli
• Charles North
• Philip DerDevanis
• Leslie Gilton
• Judy Mamou
• Jimmy Mamou