Francis Renault

"Slave of Fashion"; "The International Star In Person"

"The Star of All Female Impersonators", "Never Before Has A Nite Club Offered Such A High Paid Star"

"Accompanied by a $20,000 wardrobe, Francis Renault, star female impersonator, now is appearing at the Palais Royal, a mile east of Benton Harbor on Territorial road. Renault, a Keith circuit vaudeville headliner, said to be the highest paid night club entertainer, comes here today from the State Lake theater in Chicago. He has appeared before many of the notables of Europe."

"Renault, it transpires, is a 'former Ziegfeld Follies star, who has been named as correspondent in three divorce actions, wooed by the emperor, assaulted by enraged wives and has been dubbed 'the mystery of science and sex.' His tricks run from an imitation of Mae West to Mary Pickford."

"the banana-throwing, rose-giving female impersonator"

"'The Slave of Fashion'"; "The International Star"

"The international star, Francis Renault, known as 'The Slave of Fashion' will display a wardrobe that is said to represent $50,000 worth of finery. Renault is an impersonator of international repute and his offering is the gorgeous display of magnificant gowns which he wears with the grace and dignity of a queen."

"Returning From European Triumphs"

"THe feature of Frances Renault's presentation, 'The Slave of Fashion' is the wardrobe of brilliant gowns and headdresses. Renault wears these gowns gracefully in his impersonations of various feminine stars of the stage. The impersonations are international in their scope."

"THE SLAVE OF FASHION"; "International Star"

"Headlining the vaudeville program is Francis Renault, presenting the 'Slave of Fashion.'"

"FRANCIS RENAULT WILL DISPLAY HIS $50,000 WARDROBE. LADIES, DON'T MISS IT!"

"We came out of this performance with a smile from ear to ear. By all means time yourself so that you can leave at the close of this act. Don't let anything spoil the excellent taste it leaves. Now, just a minute—don't get us all wrong. There wasn't a whole lot of applause, but we believe there was more than for any act in the last three weeks. Personally, we haven't enjoyed ourself [sic] so much since away back in November when a pair of superb Spanish dancers performed. This man is superior. He has a high class of humor so seldom found that it is delicious. We would enjoy seeing him again. He is said to have a $50,000 wardrobe and we believe it. He's going to display it at Friday's matinee and it'll be worth the time of the style-minded ladies to take a look at it, we think. What does he do? He's a female impersonator and just about perfect at it. There's Queen Marie as big as life and nineteen times as entertaining. There's the 'Red Book cover' lady. There's Madame Butterfly, and an opera singer. If you are one of those who is discriminating and hard to please, here's your act. We don't know how it strikes the average theater goer, but to the particular it is splendid."

"The Slave of Fashion"

"Headed by the International Star"; "'The Slave of Fashion' With a Wardrobe Valued at $50,000"

"Headlining the vaudeville bill is Francis Renault, presenting 'The Slave of Fashion.'"

"female impersonator, with a load of fancy clothes"

"With his wardrobe costing $50,000 including new gowns, millinery, shoes, hosiery, lingerie, and jewelry, Francis Renault, famous female impersonator will headline the RKO vaudeville bill. Promenading and posing are said to be only a part of his routine which consists of new songs and dances."

"The International Star"

"Francis Renault who calls himself 'A Slave to Fashion,' will display his $50,000 worth of finery and offer his bits of character acting."

"veteran female impersonator, with his celebrated wardrobe valued at $50,000, labored, successfully through his headline act Sunday night, burdened by sorrow over the death of his mother early Sunday."

"A Slave of Fashion"

"Francis Renault, 'The Slave of Fashion' with a wardrobe representing $50,000 expenditure for gorgeous clothes tops the stage entertainment at the Hollywood. Renault is a clever entertainer whose sartorial splendor is made a fitting complement to his act."

Our day in Youngstown was well spent. Attended the shows and met in person Francis Rennult [sic], a female impersonator. He took the gang up to his room and, dressed in his costume, we could hardly tell the difference, whether it was a man or woman. He is working in a night club outside of Youngstown. He told us he would make a trip to Hawaii in the near future.

feature act

"called 'The Slave of Fashion,' offers the headline presentation. His act is said to feature impersonations of various sorts."

"Slave of Fashion"; "Extra—Thursday Matinee—$50,000 Fashion DIsplay of Latest Gowns and Wraps by FRANCIS RENAULT In Addition to Regular Show! LADIES—Don't Miss This!"

"a female impersonator with a sense of humor, is the featured performer on the four-act vaudeville bill. his array of feminine finery, together with his refusal to take his impersonations too seriously, makes Mr. Renault's offering a pleasant one."

"The Internationally Famous Celebrity"; "'The Slave of Fashion' (IN PERSON)"; "A Gorgeous Bevel of Fun, Frills, Song and Dance"

"Getting back to the stage show and its headliner, Francis Renault. Renault is a female impersonator of international repute. He has made himself the talk of the fashionable set of every capital in Europe and America."

"A triple headline stage show embracing such sterling vaudeville artists as Francis Renault, ..."; "Francis Renault gives the stage show as an act a glittering fashion show, for the well known impersonator wears one beautiful costume after another, all of which are said to represent in money approximately $50,000. Promenading and posing are not the only features of the entertaining routine. Renault sings and dances too and through all of his work there is a bright beam of fun."

"the masculine fashion show"; "headliner of the stage bill, is one of our prominent female impersonators, and his display of gorgeous costumes will delight feminine eyes. His act is brightened with music and amusing chatter."; "Slave of Fashion"; "Extra—Thursday Matinee—$50,000 Fashion DIsplay of Latest Gowns and Wraps by FRANCIS RENAULT In Addition to Regular Show! LADIES—Don't Miss This!"

"A display of fashions designed to thrill the heart and dazzle the eye of every woman is worn by Francis Renault, internationally known star in his stage presentation at the LYRIC this week."

"Francis Renault, international star, presents 'Slaves of Fashion,' . . ."

"Francis Renault, female impersonator, shares the spotlight in his humorous skit, in which are seen a number of lavish costumes."

"THE FASHION PLATE OF THE STAGE DISPLAYING ELABORATELY GORGEOUS GOWNS"' "LADIES, 'FRANCIS RENAULT' The Slave of Fashion will give a SPECIAL FASHION SHOW At the 3 o'clock show DISPLAYING $50,000 Worth of Gowns and Wraps"

"The Slave of Fashion"; "LADIES—FRANCIS RENAULT The Slave of Fashion Will Give a SPECIAL FASHION SHOW THURSDAY At the 3 o'Clock Show Displaying $50,000.00 WORTH OF GORGEOUS GOWNS DON'T MISS THIS"

"THE FASHION PLATE OF THE STAGE DISPLAYING ELABORATELY GORGEOUS GOWNS"' "LADIES! FRANCIS RENAULT The Slave of Fashion Will Give a SPECIAL FASHION SHOW THURSDAY At the 3 O'clock Show Displaying $50,000.00 WORTH OF GORGEOUS GOWNS. DON'T MISS THIS"

"The Slave of Fashion"; "LADIES! FRANCIS RENAULT The Slave of Fashion Will Give a SPECIAL FASHION SHOW THURSDAY At the 3 o'Clock Show Displaying $50,000.00 WORTH OF GORGEOUS GOWNS DON'T MISS THIS"

"THE FASHION PLATE OF THE STAGE DISPLAYING ELABORATELY GORGEOUS GOWNS"' "LADIES Francis P. Renault The Slave of Fashion will give a SPECIAL FASHION SHOW THURSDAY At the 3 o'clock show $50,000 Worth of Gorgeous Gowns! DON'T MISS THIS"

"The One and Only", "America's Foremost Female Impersonator"

"Slave of Fashion Revue"

"The world's premier and incomparable female impersonator . . . In His SLAVE OF FASHION REVUE"

"GOWNS representing expenditure of more than $4,000 within the last year, are worn by Francis Renault, vaudeville's foremost impersonator of women characters, headlining the Pantages vaudeville program this week. Each gown and head dress worn in the act is the creation of Renault himself, and his entire wardrobe is valued at more than $25,000. Unlike many impersonators of female performers, Renault does not depend upon his attire to carry him over. True, he wears gowns and headdress creations equal of which are seldom seen upon a vaudeville stage, but it is ability to sing in a soprano voice, his ability to pitch his voice into an effeminite [sic] key, and his grace of figure and carriage which combine to score his stage triumphs."

"Gowns, representing an expenditure of more than $4,000 within the last year, are worn by Francis Renault, the stage's foremost impersonator of women characters who is headlining the Pantages vaudeville program this week and each gown and head-dress worn in the course of the act, is the creation of Mr. Renault, his manager explained. Unlike many impersonators of female performers, Renault does not depend upon his attire to carry him over. True, he wears gowns and headdress creations equal of which are seldom seen upon a vaudeville stage, but it is ability to sing in a soprano voice, his ability to pitch his voice into an effeminite [sic] key, and his grace of figure and carriage which combine to score his stage triumphs. In his dressing rooms back stage at Pantages, Mr. Renault has 11 trunks and each contains many gowns, each representing hours and days of study in designing. This work of designing occupies much of his time and so successful has he been in this work, that often times he is asked to assist in the designing work of gowns for the featured women of the bigger New York stage productions. Renault was the first vaudeville star to introduce the radium gown and in the 'Passing Show' in which he was featured with Willie and Eugene Howard, his display of gowns and head pieces was featured. In his Pantages appearance, Mr. Renault sings, dances and gives a comedy monologue."

"An impersonation of the queen of Rumania on her recent American visit is the highlight of the performance of Francis Renault, who headlines the bill at the Pantages this week. Renault is one of the best known of the present day female impersonators. He also appears as Madame Butterfly."

"Slave of Fashion"

"Next comes 'the international star,' Francis Renault, in 'The Slave of Fashion,' known the world over as the foremost impersonator of the fair sex. The Renault act is a glittering fashion show, with a gorgeous array of costly gowns, millinery, shoes, hosiery, lingerie and jewelry. Promenading and posing are not the only features of the entertaining routine, as this star sings and dances as well."

"main attraction Francis Renault, who is bringing intact his $20,000 wardrobe."

Allegedly running a rooming house in Toledo

"Headlining the vaudeville program is Francis Renault, 'The Slave of Fashion,' whose wardrobe of finery is said to represent an investment of $50,000."

"The Slave of Fashion"; "Wearing Gowns Valued at $50,000"

dropped out after two performances

"female impersonator, heads the revue which opens this week"

"internationally famous female impersonator and fashion plate, is the second act on the stage bill. The wardrobe he displays is said to be worth $50,000, while his impersonations of femininity have won him wide acclaim."