Nazimova’s Friend – the Singer Feodor Chaliapin
“[Feodor]Chaliapin, the famed Russian singer, came to Los Angeles for three seasons, 1923, 1924 and 1925. After his performances, he invariably went to Alla’s house to eat two big steaks, drink half a bottle of vodka, and tell dirty stories until morning.” Shelia Graham, The Garden of Allah.