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SYMHC Classics: Le Théâtre du Grand-Guignol

Stuff You Missed in History Class

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The Grand Ginole - A History of Drama

Actress paula maxa gained her fame through play after play in which her character was tortured or mauled. Over the course of her time at the grand ginole, she yelled help on stage more than 900 times. Audiences would show up to openings in formal attire, with byo b champagn allegedly being a common sight. And it was during choisy's time at the helm that records were set for faintings and audience members running out into an alley over the course of the evening.

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