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Tempest Storm (aka. Annie Blanche Banks)Promotional photo series shot on the stage of the ‘FOLLIES Theatre’ in Los Angeles..
Betty Howard and her shapely bum.. Photographed on stage at a Chicago nightclub, sometime in 1952..
Lynne O’Neill shakes her tail feathers.. Photographed during a 50’s-era performance at ‘Georgia’s Blue Room’; located on 129 West 48th Street, in New York City..
Debbie StarrDebbie was a younger sister of: Blaze Starr.. Not as a well-known as her older sibling,– but a Feature performer, as well.. She would eventually appear in the 1961 film: ‘SCANTY PANTIES’; alongside dancers: Virginia Bell and Electrique.
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..
Suzette aka. “The French Doll”..A publicity still promoting the 1953 burlesque film: “PEEK A BOO”; a documentary-style recording of a complete Burlesk show; as filmed at the ‘FOLLIES Theatre’, in Los Angeles..
Peaches StrangeAs featured in the vintage ‘Burlesque Historical Company’ postcard series..
Lucrezia BorgiaAs featured in the vintage ‘Burlesque Historical Company’ postcard series..
Dresdin Mink aka. “The Girl who rolls in Mink!!”..
afrita-hanem: The Fabulous Samia Gamal dances in the 1949 film: “Afrita Hanem”..
UrsulaI own a copy of Sinatra’s “The Man With The Golden Arm”,– but I don’t recall seeing Ursula in it.. I’ll have to take another look for her!
Trudy Wayne As featured in the vintage ‘Burlesque Historical Company’ postcard series..
the1950sin2015: Blaze Starr performs in Irving Klaw’s 1956 film: ‘Buxom Beautease’..
bunny-yale: Dorian Dennis performs in Irving Klaw’s 1956 Burlesque film: “BUXOM BEAUTEASE”..Photos of Dorian can be found here..
Chris LaChris appears in a publicity still promoting Irving Klaw’s 1954 film: ‘VARIETEASE’..
burleskateer: 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.. These novelty
Julie Gibson aka. “The Bashful Bride”..As featured in the vintage ‘Burlesque Historical Company’ postcard series..
gmgallery: Natalie Wood portrays Gypsy Rose Lee in the 1962 film: Gypsy ..
Lynne Carter From the photo series featured in her Burmel Publishing “PERSONALITY” Digest..
burleskateer: Jan Hunter As featured in the vintage ‘Burlesque Historical Company’ postcard series..
Tempest Storm is featured in the pages of ‘FOLIES DE Paris et Hollywood’; a popular International (French-language) Men’s Magazine..
Jewell White aka. “Dancing Diamond Set In Platinum”..During the 1940′s, she performed under the name: Flo Ash..
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”..
Tee Tee Red “RED HOT And RISING!”..One of a handful of posters that survived the 1978 demolition of the ‘ROXY Theatre’ in Cleveland, Ohio.. These large hand-painted posters adorned spaces along the facade and marquee of this
Shirley Ruscella As featured in the vintage ‘Burlesque Historical Company’ postcard series..
Sherry Britton is featured on this complimentary 40’s-era souvenir postcard gifted to patrons of ‘LEON and EDDIE’S’ nightclub, located in NYC’s “Strip Alley”..Sherry was a very popular Pinup girl during WW2; known then, as: “The Sweetheart
The musician with the licorice stick goes a little slack-jawed, as Lilly Christine performs her routine on stage at ‘Prima’s 500 Club’ in New Orleans, sometime during the mid-1950’s..
Imogene Lee As featured in the vintage ‘Burlesque Historical Company’ postcard series..
Sparkling Tere Sheehan “The CHAMPAGNE GODDESS!”..One of a handful of posters that survived the 1978 demolition of the ‘ROXY Theatre’ in Cleveland, Ohio.. These large hand-painted posters adorned spaces along the facade and marquee
pulpgasm:Nejla Ates aka. “The Exquisite Turkish Delight”..Clip taken from her dance sequence in Howard Hughes 1955 film: ‘SON Of SINBAD’..
burleskateer: Sherry Britton is featured on this complimentary 40’s-era souvenir postcard gifted to patrons of the ‘LEON and EDDIE’S’ nightclub, located in NYC’s “Strip Alley”.. Sherry was a very popular pinup girl during WW2; and was known
Mitzi (aka. Mitzi Porter)Late-period promo photo from the late-60′s (possibly even early-70′s) when she was dancing under the name: “Mitzi Million”.. An under appreciated (imho) “Legend” in Burlesque, she debuted as a Feature
burleskateer: Irma The Body (aka. Mary Goodneighbor) Vintage promo photo personalized: “To Chris — A real doll!!! Wishing you all the happiness and good luck in the world… — With Affection and Love, Irma 7-18-66 ”..
Mae Blondell aka. “The Statuesque Blonde”..Dancing on stage for patrons at a Chicago nightclub, sometime in 1952..
Caprice (aka. Karen Cameron)From a photo series shot at the ‘El Rancho’ nightclub in Los Angeles.. Photographed by - Elmer Batters
Flame LaMarche As featured in the vintage ‘Burlesque Historical Company’ postcard series..
As someone that both collects oldtime-y Burlesque stuff and also works in Animation as an artist,– I can certainly appreciate this!! The animated gif is by Nicole Ter-Horst. http://nicterhorst.com/Many thanks to: iggadore
Misty AyresFrom a photo series associated with: ‘The FRONT ROW Club’.. Along with 5 other headlining strippers (including René André), sets of Fan Club photos were sold thru ads appearing in 50′s-era Men’s Magazines..
White Fury (aka. Patti Moses)Featured in a 50′s-era promo postcard..
burleskateer: Lynne O’Neill aka. “The Original Garter Girl”.. Photographed during a 50’s-era performance at ‘Georgia’s Blue Room’; located on 129 West 48th Street, in New York City..
gmgalleryLili St. Cyr A candid photo dated from 1945 captures Lili relaxing between shows at Earl Carroll’s ‘FLORENTINE Gardens’ nightclub in Hollywood, California..
Tongolele is featured on the cover of the 358th issue (September 1951) of ‘VEA’; a popular Men’s Magazine published in Mexico..
Marcia Edgington shows off her Muff in a vintage 50’s-era arcade card..
Vintage candid photo from 1965 captures Anne Howe posing in her dressing room, at an unidentified theatre..
burlesqueofhistory: (со страницы https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6AwV6T39EHo) Baby Bubbles appears in a clip from the 1963 film: “Hollywood – WORLD Of FLESH”; as directed by Lee Frost.. Baby was a virtuoso tassel-twirler from Canada
gmgallery: Lili St. Cyr (aka. Marie Van Schaack)Appearing here, in a publicity still for the 1953 film ‘STRIPORAMA’.. Produced by Martin Lewis, it would serve as the inspiration to Irving Klaw’s entries into the genre:
Vintage press photo (dated from June of 1940) features dancer Momi Nasaka helping fellow dancer Manu Fairchild with her makeup, as they prepare for another show .. Both showgirls were performers at ‘The HURRICANE Club’ nightclub; located in New York
Petite strippers Patti Waggin (Left) and Novita (Right) pose as bookends to a very TALL Ricki Covette (6′ 8″).. Photographed backstage at the famed ‘FOLLIES Theatre’ in Los Angeles..
CapricePosing on stage at the ‘El Rancho’ nightclub; in Los Angeles, California..
Venus La Doll performs on stage at the ‘Club Savannah’; located on 66 W. 3rd Street in New York City..
Sequin aka. “Beauty in the 4th Dimension”..(aka. Geri Tamburello)
A vintage 60′s-era photo, features Blaze Starr performing her “Passion Street” routine on stage at her own nightclub: the ‘2 O'CLOCK Club’; located in Baltimore, Maryland.. Blaze could certainly strip with the best of them,– but became
Lilly “The Cat Girl” Christine performs her routine on stage at ‘Prima’s 500 Club’ in New Orleans, sometime during the mid-1950’s.. Check out the claws on her fingers!
Ginger DuVal Appearing in a publicity still from the 1952 Burlesque film: “B-Girl Rhapsody”..
retrogirly: Misty Ayres relaxes in her dressing room..
gmgallery:Lili St. Cyr (aka. Marie Van Schaack)Appearing in a publicity still from the film: Son Of Sinbad (1955)..
womenofdaysgoneby: The front side of Lili St Cyr This is actually Sharon Knight, not Lili.. Sharon was a Texas girl that Lili St. Cyr “discovered” in a Las Vegas chorus line.. Struck by her obvious physical resemblance,– Lili spent months
