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Bessie Gillen 1900 - 1982

Bessie Gillen of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, PA was born on October 5, 1900, and died at age 81 years old in September 1982.

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Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, PA 19146
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In 1900, in the year that Bessie Gillen was born, when Floradora opened on Broadway. A huge success in London - opening in 1899 and running for 455 performances - the musical was even more successful in New York - running for 552 performances. The "Floradora girls" were the hit of the show - a "sextette of tall, gorgeous damsels, clad in pink walking costumes, black picture hats and carrying frilly parasols who swished onto the stage and captivated New York for no other reason than they were utterly stunning" ("tall and gorgeous" translated to 5'4"). A sensation, each Floradora girl was said to have married a millionaire.
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In 1925, Bessie was 25 years old when on November 28th, radio station WSM broadcast the Grand Ole Opry for the first time. Originally airing as “The WSM Barn Dance”, the Opry (a local term for "opera") was dedicated to honoring country music and in its history has featured the biggest stars and acts in country music.
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Gillen, Sue (Jun 15, 1900 - Mar 1980) Gillen, Edith (Nov 10, 1912 - May 1985) Gillen, Catherine (Mar 12, 1925 - Dec 8, 2010) Gillen, Etta (Jun 25, 1930 - Jan 26, 2005) Gillen, Patrick (May 14, 1936 - Oct 28, 2001) Gillen, Sylvia (Dec 22, 1907 - Nov 1974) Gillen, Michael (Aug 1, 1947 - Feb 19, 2001) Gillen, Marie (Apr 28, 1899 - Dec 1986) Gillen, Arthur (Jul 5, 1913 - Dec 20, 1995) Gillen, Charles (Apr 2, 1898 - Sep 1979)
Gillen, Francis (Nov 19, 1921 - May 1982) Gillen, Myrtle (Dec 7, 1886 - Sep 1972) Gillen, Patrick (Sep 28, 1908 - Jan 1977) Gillen, Irene (Jul 5, 1907 - Mar 1987) Gillen, Steven (Jan 4, 1949 - Jul 1978) Gillen, Gertrude (Jun 13, 1918 - Apr 5, 2008) Gillen, Geraldine (Mar 12, 1912 - Jan 16, 2009) Gillen, Mildred (Jan 20, 1921 - Oct 22, 2001) Gillen, Henry (Jun 25, 1912 - Oct 22, 2005) Gillen, Elizabeth (May 15, 1894 - Jan 1975)
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