Baton Lounge
Synopsis
Footage documenting a toy drive – “Toys for Tots” – held at a leather bar / motorcycle club in Chicago, called the Baton Lounge. The club was originally located at 436 N. Clark St., but moved to 4713 N. Broadway in 2019. The owner is Illinois native Jim Flint, who along with Irv Kupcinet helped to inaugurate the club’s most well-known tradition, “The Top of the Nation Revue,” which popularized the art of female impersonation and lip syncing – some of which can be seen in this film.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tom Palazzolo
- Original Title
- Baton Lounge
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 16m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tom Palazzolo
Department Leadership Roster
Tom Palazzolo
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Baton Lounge.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Baton Lounge
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Baton Lounge about?
Footage documenting a toy drive – “Toys for Tots” – held at a leather bar / motorcycle club in Chicago, called the Baton Lounge. The club was originally located at 436 N. Clark St., but moved to 4713 N. Broadway in 2019. The owner is Illinois native Jim Flint, who along with Irv Kupcinet helped to inaugurate the club’s most well-known tradition, “The Top of the Nation Revue,” which popularized the art of female impersonation and lip syncing – some of which can be seen in this film.
Who directed Baton Lounge?
Baton Lounge was directed by Tom Palazzolo.
Who stars in Baton Lounge?
The principal cast of Baton Lounge includes Not specified.
When was Baton Lounge released and how long is it?
Baton Lounge was released in 1974 with a total runtime of 16m.