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From the movie, Week-End at the Waldorf, Xavier Cugat and his famous Orchestra are seen performing their hit single "Guadalajara" in the Starlight Roof.

Black and white photograph depicting Winston Churchill preparing to respond to his critics just days after his 'Iron Curtain' Speech at a Grand Ballroom Dinner in his honor, Waldorf Astoria Hotel, March 15, 1946.

Black and white photographic representation of an Art Deco poster design depicting the Park Avenue Waldorf=Astoria Hotel, date unknown.

Black and white photograph depicting guests outside of the Park Avenue entrance to the Waldorf=Astoria as seen in the film "Weekend at the Waldorf" , 1945.

A table card for Dinner and Supper at the Wedgwood Room with details of the entertainment listed as:

At Supper
Frank Sinatra
Page Cavanaugh Trio

Dinner and Supper
Emil Coleman and his Orchestra
Mischa Borr and his Orchestra alternating at…

A table card for Dinner and Supper Dancing at the Wedgwood Room with details of the entertainment listed as:
Frank Sinatra
Leo Reisman and his Orchestra
Volkoff & Milada of the Ballet Russe
Mischa Borr alternating
Supper Cover from 10.30,…

The Starlight Roof of the Waldorf Astoria Hotel as seen in the late 1940s. Located on the 18th floor of the hotel, the Starlight Roof served as a supper-club for decades featuring performers such as Xavier Cugat and Ella Fitzgerald.

A black and white photograph depicting the Empire Room (previously known as the Wedgwood Room) in its original location as it was from 1931 - 1969. In 1969, the Empire Room moved to what was then the Sert Room and this location was renamed the…