Carol Doda Topless at the Condor 2024

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.

Cast:

Carol Doda
Self (Archive Footage) 

Pete Mattioli
(Self) 

Benita Mattioli
(Self) 

Charles North
(Self) 

Philip DerDevanis
(Self) 

Leslie Gilton
(Self)