The Showgirl, the Socialite, and the Scandal that Rocked New York Society

William Woodward Sr. was searching for a bit more excitement than his marriage could provide. Ann Eden, dancing onstage, was mesmerizing to him—charismatic and unrestrained, whether dancing provocatively on the stage or circulating among the customers in her little bunny suit. She was absolutely unlike the women in his circle. It was impossible to resist her eyes—they were the color of the stormy Atlantic. He often frequented [Fefe’s nightclub], but when Ann started working there, she made a lasting impression. The 1930s and the start of the 1940s were not a particularly gratifying time in the life of William Woodward… Read Full Article