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A publicity still from the 1954 noir: “THE HUMAN JUNGLE”, features actress Jan Sterling (at Right) appearing alongside actress twins Sonia and Sandra Warner.. All three were tutored by Burlesque dancer Libby Jones in preparation for their roles as
darkfetishscorpio: Burlesque Queens 50s Dixie Evans (aka. Mary Lee Evans) In fact, this is a late-period promo photo dated from after 1962.. She stopped billing herself as “The Marilyn Monroe of Burlesque” shortly after Marilyn’s
Misty AyresFrom a photo series associated with: ‘The FRONT ROW Club’.. A set of Fan Club photos sold thru ads that appeared in 50′s-era Men’s Magazines..
Long SamWas so nicknamed, because she purportedly had the “longest legs” in the Burlesque business..
The Fabulous Lee Leonard aka. “The Great Pretender”..Somehow, I don’t think this is exactly what The Platters had in mind..
Natalie Wood portrays Gypsy Rose Lee in the 1962 film: “Gypsy“ ..
Caprice (aka. Karen Cameron)Poses on stage at the ‘El Rancho’ nightclub in Los Angeles.. Photographed by - Elmer Batters
burleskateer: Dorothy Haller This 5'6" girl from Minneapolis was a child actor on radio, as a 5 year-old. In her teens, she caught a strip show featuring Carrie Finnell; and decided to pursue a burlesque career.. She became a sensation at Chicago’s
Suzette aka. “The French Doll”..Appearing in a publicity still promoting the 1953 burlesque film: “PEEK A BOO”; a documentary-style recording of a complete Burlesk show; filmed at Los Angeles’ ‘FOLLIES Theatre’..
Lynne O’Neill ..losing herself to the rhythm of the music!Photographed during a 50’s-era performance at ‘Georgia’s Blue Room’; located on 129 West 48th Street, in New York City..
Sequin aka. “Beauty in the 4th Dimension”..(aka. Geri Tamburello)
burleskateer: Vintage candid 50’s-era photograph of showgirls backstage, at an unidentified nightclub in Los Angeles..
Jerry Paige ..gets caught in her own lasso!
Sequin aka. “Beauty in the 4th Dimension”..
Nancy Lewis (standing center) headlines a bevy of beautiful showgirls in a 60′s-era promo postcard for Chuck Landis’ LARGO nightclub; located on Hollywood’s famed Sunset Strip..
Mae Blondell aka. “The Statuesque Blonde”..Dancing on stage for patrons at a Chicago nightclub, sometime in 1952..
DUDE LOOKS LIKE A LADY!Moorish Stevens During the 1960’s-era, Moorish was one of the most successful female impersonators working in Burlesque..
Tornado TonjaTwirling her tassels on stage at the ‘El Rancho’ nightclub; in Los Angeles, California..
burleskateer: Bonita Guitar Obviously a fervent believer in the adage: “The Higher the Hair,– The Closer to God!”..
burleskateer: Dardy Orlando (aka. Rosemary Dardy Blackadder) strikes a sexy pose in the pages of the October ‘50 issue of ‘Carnival’ magazine.. Dardy was the younger sister of Lili St. Cyr; and retired from performing shortly after marrying famed
burleskateer: Caprice performs on stage at the ‘El Rancho’ nightclub in Los Angeles, California.. Photographed by - Elmer Batters
burleskateer: Misty Ayres limbers up in her Backstage dressing room, before starting another show..
burleskateer: Jennie Lee (“The Bazoom Girl”) appears as a curvaceous Harem Girl on the cover of (Vol.1-No.3) ‘SHEIK’ magazine; published by ABC Publications in ‘59 .. Many more pics of Jennie can be found here..
burleskateer: Thunder A graduate of Lillian Hunt’s “School For Strippers”, run out of the ‘New Follies Theatre’ in Los Angeles, California..
burleskateer: In a vintage 50’s-era photo,– Pat “Amber” Halladay displays a leg kick during a performance at an unidentified nightclub..
burleskateer: Sequin aka. “Beauty in the 4th Dimension”..
Dresdin Mink aka. “The Girl who rolls in Mink!!”..
burleskateer: 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..
burleskateer: Nancy Lewis is featured in the pages of the June ‘63 issue of ‘GALA’ magazine..
burleskateer: Misty Ayres Getting in a few of her Morning stretches..
burleskateer: There are a lot of fantastic images of former Playboy (October ‘57) Playmate: Colleen Farrington, floating around Tumblr.. It bears repeating that actress Diane Lane is her daughter.. While Colleen never danced in Burlesque,– her daughter
Trudy Wayne As featured in the vintage ‘Burlesque Historical Company’ postcard series..
burleskateer: Candy Barr (aka. Juanita Slusher) is featured in an article scanned from the September ‘56 issue of ‘MODERN MAN’ magazine..
burleskateer: Shirley Hayes aka. “The Pussy Cat Girl” As featured in the vintage ‘Burlesque Historical Company’ postcard series..
Chelo aka. “The Miniature Atomic Bombshell”..Chelo was a tiny 4′ 4″ sensation that hailed from Argentina, where (along with many South American dance appearances) she was featured in a number of Latin films.. During the
burleskateer: Winnie Garrett laughs it up at the famed ‘HA HA Club’; located on “Strip Alley” (52nd Street) in New York City..
burleskateer: Nejla Ates aka.“The Turkish Delight”.. Backstage in her dressing room at NYC’s ‘Latin Quarter’ nightclub..
Heavenly Kalantan ..performing on stage at ‘Dan’s International Casino’; located on Bourbon Street in New OrleansPhotographed by – Joseph Jasgur
Candy Barr (aka. Juanita Slusher)Vintage 1962 promotional calendar for Chuck Landis’ LARGO nightclub; located on Sunset Boulevard in Los Angeles..
