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Frank Hinrichs lives in Hamburg, Germany, a country that is\u00a0\u201cpractically the opposite in many ways,\u201d\u00a0as he himself\u00a0says,\u00a0to Cuba.\u00a0\u201cMore than 8,000 kilometers separate us, in addition to the language, culture, mentality, climate and temperament of the people.\u201d\u00a0Even so, something strongly connects him to the island.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Hinrichs was captivated by the\u00a0\u201cCuban paradise under the stars,\u201d\u00a0the internationally famous Tropicana cabaret. So much so that today he is considered one of the leading experts on its history and\u00a0possesses\u00a0the\u00a0world\u2019s\u00a0largest collection of objects related to the cabaret.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Frank
Frank Hinrichs shows a small part of his collection related to the Tropicana cabaret. Photo: Courtesy of Frank Hinrichs.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

He first arrived in Havana as a tourist in the early 1990s, attracted by\u00a0\u201cthe unique mix of history, architecture, beaches, salsa, revolution and extraordinary joie de vivre that Cuba offers, despite the adverse living conditions on the socialist island and the morbidity of the times that were called the\u00a0\u2018special period\u2019.\u201d<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cYou might wonder how it\u2019s possible that a non-Cuban born in the 1960s is so fascinated by the pre-revolutionary history of Cuba\u2019s most spectacular nightclub,\u201d\u00a0Hinrichs told us. And he adds:\u00a0\u201cWhen I set foot in Tropicana, it was love at first sight.\u201d\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cI felt as if I were visiting an unreal world of exotic splendor, compared to the cold grayness of my home and my Northern European culture. I was\u00a0immediately\u00a0captivated by the starry Cuban sky, its warm moon, the sensuality and vitality of the show and the dancers, the exciting music and all of it in a tropical garden setting. It was\u00a0probably the\u00a0charm of the Cuban night that left me\u00a0breathless, because\u00a0there is nothing like it in Germany,\u201d\u00a0he said.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Calypso\u00a0show\u00a0with
Calypso\u00a0show\u00a0with Mexican actor and director Alfonso Arau in May 1952. Photo: Courtesy of Frank Hinrichs.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Was that the beginning of your interest in Tropicana?<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

This experience awakened in me the desire to learn more about the history of this legendary nightspot, and I soon discovered that it was a national icon and the most famous cabaret of the 1950s.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

I realized that the show I saw was enjoyable and adapted to the expectations of Western tourists, but it was only a shadow of what Tropicana was in the pre-revolutionary era.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

So\u00a0I familiarized myself with its history, spoke with contemporary witnesses, contacted the family of the former owners and some of the last dancers from the golden age who were still alive. They all shared their anecdotes and photo collections with me. From there, I took a small leap to\u00a0becoming\u00a0a serious collector.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\"The
The Arcos de Cristal hall of the Tropicana cabaret in 1953. Photo: Courtesy of Frank Hinrichs.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

So\u00a0that\u2019s\u00a0how you started collecting photographs and items related to the cabaret….<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The\u00a0heyday\u00a0and history of Tropicana and its protagonists in the 1950s are so fascinating that they inspired me to become a passionate admirer and collector of photos and memorabilia from that era for the past 25 years. This enthusiasm and passion led me to assemble what is now considered the main Tropicana archive, with unpublished vintage photographs and historical memorabilia from its pre-revolutionary era.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Copacabana
Copacabana show from 1957, with Celia Cruz, Paulina \u00c1lvarez and Celeste Mendoza. Photo: Courtesy of Frank Hinrichs.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

What types of items make\u00a0up\u00a0your collection?<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

In addition to 1,200 original photographs, the collection\u00a0contains\u00a0countless printed advertisements, casino chips and dice, bingo cards, and various objects of interest, such as menus, postcards, brochures, souvenir photo\u00a0holders\u00a0and other curiosities: cocktail stirrers, matchbooks, cocktail napkins and even a complete set of original VIP tableware.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Tropicana
Tropicana postcard with an image of the casino under the glass roof (1954). Photo: Courtesy of Frank Hinrichs.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"Postcard
Postcard with an image of the Tropicana casino (with model and dancer Alicia Figueroa). Photo: Courtesy of Frank Hinrichs.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The distinctive element of all the high-quality promotional material was the iconic spinning dancer, a slender female figure designed by the artist\u00a0<\/span>Rita Longa<\/span><\/b><\/a>\u00a0in 1950, which represented temptation and delicacy, and which still stands as a sculpture in the entrance area of\u00a0<\/span>\u200b\u200b<\/span>the cabaret.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Collector
Collector Frank Hinrichs next to the Tropicana dancer statue in October 2024. Photo: Courtesy of Frank Hinrichs.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Collecting Tropicana memorabilia has become a true passion, much more than a simple hobby. The thrill of finding a new photo, a printed advertisement, or promotional material lies in putting together the pieces of a puzzle to uncover a compelling narrative about the history of the cabaret.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The search for new pieces and following clues in books, magazines, notes on the back of a photo or interviews with the last surviving dancers\u00a0\u2014\u00a0or their families\u00a0\u2014\u00a0is especially exciting when you discover something\u00a0that for a long time\u00a0you\u2019ve been looking for: for example, the name of a specific show or a dancer who until then appeared unidentified.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

How did you obtain the pieces in the collection?<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The vast majority\u00a0\u2014\u00a0especially the photos\u00a0\u2014\u00a0were found in Cuba. They were used for marketing and promotional activities and in articles in publications such as the\u00a0<\/span>Diario de la Marina<\/span><\/i>\u00a0or the Cuban entertainment magazine\u00a0<\/span>SHOW<\/span><\/i>. Original copies were given to the dancers,\u00a0musicians\u00a0and artists of the shows as souvenirs.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Since the years working in the cabarets were, in many cases, the best time of their lives, many dancers, musicians and artists amassed\u00a0large quantities\u00a0of photos as personal collections. When they passed away, their families often sold these mementos to obtain funds for basic needs.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

My greatest successes as a collector were those moments when I managed to\u00a0acquire\u00a0one of these family collections. The relatives of emigrated artists and the descendants of the former owners of Tropicana also\u00a0frequently\u00a0provided me with their photographs, which would be preserved for posterity through my collection.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Mart\u00edn
Mart\u00edn Fox, owner of Tropicana, next to the cabaret\u2019s architect, the Cuban Max Borges. Photo: Courtesy of Frank Hinrichs.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

What is the most unique or unusual item you own?<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The passport of the famous choreographer\u00a0Roderico\u00a0(Rodney or\u00a0El\u00a0Mago) Neyra and the original of his contract.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

My passion for collecting is clearly driven by the desire to preserve this unique material for future generations, especially for those with Cuban roots, offering them the opportunity to relive those glamorous early years of Tropicana through the eyes of an observer.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\"The\u00a0Portuguese-Brazilian\u00a0singer
The Portuguese-Brazilian singer and actress Carmen Miranda on the Tropicana stage in July 1955. Photo: Courtesy of Frank Hinrichs.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

I imagine that someday the best pieces of my collection will be included in the first illustrated book about Cuba\u2019s unparalleled entertainment industry in the\u00a0\u201cfabulous fifties.\u201d\u00a0Contributing to that body of photographic evidence, a monument for those who will come after, is a rewarding legacy.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Through the photos, background\u00a0research\u00a0and interviews, I learned how much talent, passion,\u00a0vision\u00a0and entrepreneurial spirit it took for so many people to transform a simple Cuban mansion into the most exotic and glamorous nightclub in the Americas.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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