WATCH: The untold story of Studio One, West Hollywood’s salacious & star-studded gay nightclub

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Fifty years ago, the West Hollywood nightclub Studio One opened its doors to the public, changing the course of LGBTQ+ history forever.

Recognized as one of the first gay discos in the country (yes, even before Studio 54!), queer folks—and shirtless gay men in particular—from all over flocked to the destination, which offered a “kind of alternative reality” where they could freely flirt and dance the night away without a care.

As Studio One caught on, it became a hub of Los Angeles nightlife, and celebrities began to take notice, too. Connected to the disco was trendy supper club The Backlot, which saw famous faces like Cary Grant and Bette Davis pass through. Not to mention, the venue’s

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