Mr. Copacabana: An American History by Night
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Who was the real Mr. Copacabana?
Behind the glittering lights of New York's legendary Copacabana nightclub lay a story few have ever heard.
For decades, Monte Proser was dismissed as little more than a front man for organized crime. But the truth is far more fascinating.
Mr. Copacabana uncovers the extraordinary life of the visionary who built the Copacabana into America's most famous nightclub, helping launch and revive the careers of icons like Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Jerry Lewis, Nat King Cole, and countless others.
Drawing on years of research, FBI files, personal archives, and firsthand accounts, Jim Proser reveals a world where Hollywood stars, Broadway legends, politicians, and notorious mob figures, including Frank Costello, Meyer Lansky, and Lucky Luciano, crossed paths beneath one glamorous roof.
More than a biography, this is a sweeping portrait of America during the rise of organized crime, the Golden Age of entertainment, and American nightlife.
Rich with unforgettable personalities, hidden history, and surprising revelations, Mr. Copacabana offers a rare look behind the velvet curtain of an era that forever changed American nightlife.
The spotlight has always shined on the stars. It's time to meet the man behind them.
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