In the 1950s, Ella Fitzgerald was not allowed to play Hollywood's most popular nightclub, Mocambo, because of her race.
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Marilyn Monroe, who was a big fan, called the owner & told him that if he booked Ella, Marilyn would be there every night - which guaranteed huge press… pic.twitter.com/DIbGMwCRae
Friday, September 18, 2026
How Marilyn Monroe promoted Ella Fitsgerald at the Moncambo in the 1950s
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