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RICH EXOTIC SHAKE Edy Rich is featured in an article scanned from the May ‘56 issue of ‘VUE’ magazine; a popular 50’s-era Men’s Digest..
Helena Gardner From a photo series shot at a Chicago nightclub, sometime in 1952..
Marion Martin aka. “Hollywood’s Blonde Menace”.. Began her career as a chorus girl dancing in ‘Earl Carroll’s Vanities’ burlesque show.. Soon after, caught the attention of Flo Ziegfeld Jr.,– who signed
The One and Only.. Miss Patti Neverbin Promo photo with newspaper ad for an appearance at Rose La Rose’s ‘TOWN HALL Burlesque’ theatre; in Toledo, Ohio..
Sahji (aka. Madeleine Jackson) Beautiful vintage 40’s-era promo photo of Ms. Jackson.. She personalized the photo: “To Margo — My Country Cuz. Wish you would join me again in this mess. — Best Always, Madeleine “Sahji”..
The ‘NIFTY ZUBA’ Chorus Girls These lovely 20’s-era chorines were represented by Louis E. Walters (aka. Lou Walters) out of his Vaudeville Booking Agency; located in Boston, Massachusetts.. By the late-30’s, Lou Walters would buy an old Boston
Blaze Starr (aka. Fannie Belle Fleming) Vintage press photo from June 6 of 1975 features Blaze posing on stage at the ‘PALACE Theatre’; located in the Tenderloin district of San Francisco.. A press conference followed with an announcement
Ann Rivers appears in the February (Vol. 4 - No. 5) 1961 issue of ‘ACE’ magazine..
The Costello Twins Vintage publicity still features Ruth watching her twin sister adjust her hosiery, on the set of the 1948 Warner Bros. film: “April Showers”.. The twins were a well-regarded acrobatic dancing duo; but appeared in the film as part
Lynne O’Neill ..gets her groove on!Photographed during a 50’s-era performance at ‘Georgia’s Blue Room’; located on 129 West 48th Street, in New York City..
Rita Grable beckons, in a scene from Irving Klaw’s 1956 film: “BUXOM BEAUTEASE”..
Showgirls enjoy a quick break in their Backstage dressing room between shows..
Adriana Miller aka. “The Legendary Adriana”.. Began her career as a Jazz dancer, working with Frank Sinatra and Sammy Davis, Jr.. She transitioned to Middle Eastern dance in the mid-60’s to great success.. Eventually, opening
Blaze Starr performs in Irving Klaw’s 1956 film: ‘Buxom Beautease’..
Gilda (aka. Shirley Jean Rickert Measures) Appears in a publicity still for the 1953 Burlesque film: “The A-B-C’s Of Love”.. The film was produced by ‘Billiken Productions’..
Carmella (aka. Carmela Rickman) Ms. Rickman passed away in 2008..
Rita Grable has fun with Tempest Storm’s title card in this publicity still from Irving Klaw’s 1956 Burlesque Film: “BUXOM BEAUTEASE”..
Gaby Loraine Vintage promo photo dated from December of 1928.. Gaby was a showgirl at the ‘Pom-Pom Café’; located in Hollywood, California..
Nejla Ates aka. “The Exquisite Turkish Delight”.. A candid photo taken during a promotional photo series for her Broadway appearances in the Burlesque Musical: “FANNY”..
Evelyn West ..discovers secret details in her current dance contract!
Lilly Christine aka. “The Cat Girl”.. Performing her “Pillow Of Love” routine on stage at ‘Prima’s 500 Club’ in New Orleans, sometime during the mid-1950’s..
Jennie Lee ..catches up on a few chores in her Kitchen!
Candy Barr aka. “The Sugar And Spice Girl”.. Appears inside a unique complimentary 50’s-era “table-topper” card gifted to patrons attending Abe Weinstein’s ‘Colony Club’; located in Dallas, Texas..
deadair: Trudy Wayne (aka. Gertrude Goldberg) Performing in Irving Klaw’s 1955 Burlesque featurette: ‘TEASERAMA’..
Lili St. Cyr (aka. Marie Van Schaack) Appearing in a publicity still from the film: Son Of Sinbad (1955)..
Tempest Storm is featured in the promotional press book for Gerald Perry’s 1966 film: “Paris Topless”..
Maxine Holman aka. “The Wolf Girl”.. Appearing on a promotional poster for a 1953 appearance at the ‘Clermont Hotel’; located in Atlanta, Georgia..
Francine As featured in the vintage ‘Burlesque Historical Company’ postcard series..
Tempest Storm Fan Club photo series shot at the ‘EL REY Theatre’ in Oakland, California..
Misty Ayres Getting in a few of her Morning stretches..
Yvette As featured in the vintage ‘Burlesque Historical Company’ postcard series..
Virginia Bell appears in a publicity still for the 1961 film: ‘SCANTY PANTIES’… The movie also featured dancers: Electrique and Debbie Starr.. Plus, a score of funny Burly-Q comics, led by Billy “Cheese’n’Crackers” Hagan..
Sequin aka. “Beauty in the 4th Dimension”.. Photo courtesy of The Geri Tamburello (Sequin) Fan Club..
Shirley Hayes aka. “The Pussy Cat Girl” As featured in the vintage ‘Burlesque Historical Company’ postcard series..
DUDE LOOKS LIKE A LADY! Moorish Stevens During the 1960’s-era, Moorish was one of the most successful female impersonators working in Burlesque..
Sigrid Fox Vintage 40’s-era promo photo personalized: “To Vince — Yours for the Ask in (the “picture” that is) Best to you, — Sigrid Fox 17/12/’46 ”..
Mary Mack aka. “The Naughty Girl Next Door!”.. As featured in the vintage ‘Burlesque Historical Company’ postcard series..
Petite stripper Patti Waggin appears in a Men’s Magazine photoshoot with the very TALL (6’ 3”) Vallkyra..
Jan Hunter As featured in the vintage ‘Burlesque Historical Company’ postcard series..
A NEW IDEA IN ENTERTAINMENT.. Pat Hobson is: MAD! EXOTIC! COLORFUL!
Marsha Strand performs her “Leopard Dance” on stage at Chicago’s ‘SILVER FROLICS’ nightclub; as seen in this April ‘57 issue of 'CABARET’ magazine..
Chen Yu aka. “Pearl Of The Orient”.. As featured in the pages of a 1963 issue of ‘STRIPARAMA’ magazine..
this kitten’s a real hep ‘cat’ Lilly “The Cat Girl” Christine is featured in a photo article from an unknown Men’s Digest..
Eve Ross Girls Promotional photo for their appearance in the Burlesque show: “Screwballs of 1941”..
Misty Ayres limbers up in her Backstage dressing room, before starting another show..
A trio of vintage candid photos capture appearances by three different Strippers on stage at the ‘El Rancho’ nightclub in Los Angeles, California.. The only one I can identify, is: Caprice (bottom)..
burleskateer: Lilly Christine aka. “The Cat Girl”.. Martha Theresa Pompender was born on December 17, 1923; in Dunkirk, New York.. She was one of 3 children born to Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Pompender.. From a very young age, she excelled at dance
Annette Westphal Vintage promo photo dated from September of ‘41 features Ms. Westphal, who was one of 5 featured dancers in the 'Alice Perrell Dancers’ group.. The photo was used to promote their appearance with the Juan Makula Orchestra
Honey Bee cavorts on stage at Al and Mal Warner’s ‘Near and Far Club’; located on Santa Monica Blvd., in Hollywood..
Tempest Storm Vintage 50’s-era photo taken on stage at the ‘FOLLIES Theatre’ in Los Angeles, California..
Pearl Robbins “World’s Foremost Tap Dancer”.. Vintage press photo dated from July of 1942, promoting her appearance at the ‘PALACE Theatre’ in Cleveland, Ohio..
Toni Lamont Featured in a publicity photo from the 1952 film: “STRIPTEASE HOLD-UP”.. A Burlesque film with an actual script,– the plot featured a pair of stick-up men robbing hotel guests and forcing them to strip.. Taking it off
Patti Waggin shows off her muscles.. Scanned (and cleaned) from a contact print in my personal collection..
Queen of the Peelers Winnie Garrett is featured in a Men’s Magazine pictorial from the 1950’s..
Jackie Frost aka. “The Coolest Kid In Town”..
Caprice performs on stage at the ‘El Rancho’ nightclub in Los Angeles, California.. Photographed by - Elmer Batters
Letha Lynn aka. “The Bewitcher of the Bewitched”.. Another 60’s-era dancer managed by Sol Goodman, one-time owner of the famed ‘Two O’Clock Club’ in Baltimore..
Sequin aka. “Beauty in the 4th Dimension”..Posing on stage wearing a dance gown designed for her by Pal Brandeux..
Marsha WayneAppearing in a publicity still for the 1952 Burlesque short: “STRIP STRIP HOORAY”.. The film also featured dancers: Robin Jewell, Paula D'Arcy, and Beverly Reynard..
