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An 80’s-era (?) photo of the ‘IVAR Theatre’ in Los Angeles.. Genuine “Burlesk” (sp) shows had already died by the end of the 1970’s. Even earlier, by many accounts..
Showgirls relax on the Bally stage, while the “talker” makes his best pitch to fill the seats of this 50’s-era Carnival girlie-show, headlined by: Diane Ross and Her Monkey..
A vintage photo of the ‘FOLLIES Theatre’ as it appeared in the late 1940’s.. Many of the most popular Feature performers got their starts here, including: Tempest Storm, Dixie Evans.. And of course, Betty Rowland aka. “The Red-Hea
A late-50’s era photo of the ‘Club Slipper’ nightclub on Bourbon Street; in New Orleans, Louisiana..
Though my hometown of Toronto was considered one of the biggest stops on North America’s burlesque circuit,– it wasn’t ‘til the Summer of 1961 that my straight-laced city finally passed a bylaw allowing Sunday theatrical performanc
The ‘Crystal Pistol’ is looking for help..
A press photo dated from late ‘54 showing Chicago’s famed 'RIALTO Theatre’ at night.. Featured on the marquee, is: Lili St. Cyr – promoting her mid-December appearance..
onechair-barbershop: (via LAPL online archive) Young males hover around the large Evelyn West lobby poster, at an unidentified Burlesque theatre..
Continuous ALL GIRL SHOW Vintage 50’s-era color slide of an unidentified New Orleans strip club..
Betty (Blue Eyes) Howard headlines the marquee of the ‘BROADWAY To HOLLYWOOD’ carnival burlesque show, at the 1958 New York State Fair.. On the bottom tier of this image, she can be seen standing off to the Right, draped in a white fur stole..
GIRLS - GIRLS - GIRLS A decidedly seedy-looking ‘Club CARNIVAL’ nightclub.. Unfortunately, I have zero info on the City where it’s located. Or, even the time period.. Looks kinda 60’s-era to me, though.
A vintage 50’s-era photo highlights an appearance by Lynne O'Neill at the ‘Village Paradise’ nightclub, in NYC’s Greenwich Village..
The ‘GLOBE Theatre’ on Atlantic City’s famed “Steel Pier”, opened for business in 1935.. The 1700-seat venue was managed by Jack Beck; and quickly became a popular stop for Burlesque performers travelling on the Mutual Wheel
mdhsphotographs: Vintage 30’s-era image of the ‘GAYETY Theatre’ on 405 East Baltimore Street; in Baltimore, Maryland.. Taken by photographer John Dubas, in 1935.. The photo is part of the 'Baltimore City Life Museum Collection’..
zombienormal: “BURLESK – Just The Kind You Like”.. Vintage photograph of a Burlesque barker in Baltimore, Maryland.. Photographed by Marjory Collins, in 1943..
Vintage 60’s-era photo of Leon Prima’s ‘500 Club’ ; located at the corner of St. Louis and Bourbon Street in downtown New Orleans, Louisiana.. Linda Brigette can be seen advertised on the Lobby/Window posters. As well as Lilly Christine on the
zombienormal: Vintage photo of Chuck Landis’ LARGO nightclub on Sunset Boulevard in L.A. The nightclub was being used in the 1969 film entitled: “Marlowe”, starring James Garner.. With Rita Moreno playing a stripper named: “Dolores
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atsbyvermouth: Vintage 60’s-era photo featuring the ‘LUX Theatre’ on College Street, in downtown Toronto..
Large crowds at the ‘56 edition of the 'Canadian National Exhibition’ gather to hear the barker’s spiel for the 'STRIPORAMA’ girlie-revue; featuring top headliner: Jennie Lee.. Toronto mayor Nathan Phillips inadvertently gave treme
Hope Diamond aka. “The Gem of Exotics".. A promo poster salvaged from the 1978 demolition of the ‘ROXY Theatre’ in Cleveland, Ohio.. After retiring from Burly-Q, Hope (aka. Leona Beldini) entered politics and eventually became
A vintage photo from 1938 features the formidable facade of the ‘Irving Place Theatre’; located on the corner of 15th Street and Irving Place, in New York City.. Built in 1888, the building opened as ‘Amberg’s German Theatre’, before
A vintage photograph features both the ‘GLOBE Burlesk’ theatre and the famed '2 O'Clock Club’ in Baltimore, Maryland.. As photographed by Marjory Collins, in 1943.. I’m pretty certain the barker seen (at Left) in this photo is
A vintage photo (top) from May 1970 shows the facade of the ‘GAYETY Theatre’ at 816 Vine Street, in Cincinnati, Ohio.. The venue began running Burlesque shows in 1922, when regular patrons sometimes referred to it, as the: “Vine Street Opera”.
A vintage UPI press photo from late-March 1978, features Marilyn Marshall posing in front of Philadelphia’s legendary ‘TROC Theatre’.. She was set to perform there, as part of a show that would be a celebratory nod to the venue’s rich
Vintage photo dated from July of ‘41, features a wary employee standing at the entrance of an unidentified Burlesque theatre; located somewhere on S. State Street in Chicago..
BURLESQUE RETURNS TO BOSTON! Looking not unlike a character from a Martin Scorsese film,– entrepreneur Joe Savino poses proudly in front of his ‘PILGRIM Theatre’ in Boston.. In July of '73, Savino staged an old-style Burlesque show
Vintage candid photo from 1969 features a rainy afternoon at the ‘GAYETY Theatre Lounge’; located on Collins Avenue (at 20th Street) in Miami Beach, Florida.. Anne Howe appears on a lobby poster as the week’s Featured Attraction..
Harry Steppe’s BURLESQUERS Harry Steppe was a character comedian during the early 1900’s and was known as: “The Hebrew Gent”.. He had a popular travelling show which played across the U.S. and Canada, from 1911-1938.. This formal
kdo: Julie Gibson appears in the play: “WHITE CARGO”, as staged by ‘The Kenley Players’.. The theatre shown here, was located on the boardwalk in Atlantic City, New Jersey.. Source: http://www.richartgraphics.com/
Vintage photo from 1954, features the entrance to Detroit’s infamous ‘STONE Burlesk’ theatre; located at 2511 Woodward Avenue.. Sister Agatha and friend are deciding if they still have time to take in another show, before they’re due back
Vintage mid-60’s press photo features a rough-looking doorman inviting patrons to see Linda Brigette perform her “dance of a lover’s dream” routine at a nightclub in the heart of New Orlean’s famed ‘French Quarter&rsquo
Patti Waggin poses under the marquee of the ‘Burbank Theatre’; which was located at 548 S. Main Street, in Los Angeles.. Scanned from my personal collection..
taylormorseart: Vintage 40’s-era photo of the famed LEON and EDDIE’S’ nightclub; located at 33 West 52nd Street, in New York City.. The cover of this 1941-edition menu was illustrated by Wesley Morse..
Vintage candid photo from September of 1969 features a rainy afternoon at the ‘21st ADULT Theatre’; located on Collins Avenue (at 21st Street) in Miami Beach, Florida.. Despite it’s rather seamy appearance, small signs still encouraged husbands
Vintage photo dated from July of ‘41, features a man passing the entrance of an unidentified Burlesque theatre; located somewhere on S. State Street in Chicago.. Photographed by - John Vachon
Helena Gardner prepares for another appearance at Chicago’s ‘606 Club’; as shown in this article from the March ‘56 issue of 'CABARET’ magazine..
Vintage photo taken by William Reagh in 1964, features Baby Bubbles as the week’s headliner at the ‘BURBANK Theatre’; located at 548 S. Main Street..
Vintage press photo dated from November of ‘53, features the facade of Minneapolis’ famed 'ALVIN Theatre’.. Originally opened as the 'Schubert Theatre’ in 1910, it began use as a Burlesque stage in early '41.. Pressure from conserv
Continuous ALL GIRL shows Vintage 70’s-era color slide of the ‘HOTSY TOTSY’ strip club; located on Bourbon Street in downtown New Orleans, Louisiana.. The headliner listed on the canopy was clearly not the Candy Barr, who (by then) had
Vintage 50’s-era photo features the faded facade of the old ‘GAYETY Theatre’; located in downtown Detroit, Michigan.. Built in September of 1912, the venue was once a part of the famed “Columbia Wheel” of Burlesque theatres..
Vintage photo dated from 1958, features the elaborate facade of the famed ‘500 Club’ ; located at the corner of St. Louis and Bourbon Street in downtown New Orleans, Louisiana.. For many years, the nightclub was “home” to Lilly Christine..
Vintage press photo dated from the early-1950’s shows crowds outside the ‘Casino Royale’; a nightclub located in the French Quarter of New Orleans.. The venue was run by a popular local dancer named: Stormy (aka. Stacey Lawrence).. Allou
Press photo dated from the mid-70’s features a decidedly seedy view on the ‘RIALTO Theatre’ in Chicago.. By this time, classic Burlesque had all but disappeared; with most venues converting to porno theatres to survive..
Vintage press photo dated from December of 1957, features the facade of the ‘Club Paree’ nightclub; located in Miami, Florida..
In a press photo dated from the mid-1950′s, a worker can be seen making repairs to the signage at Martha Raye’s Original ‘5 O’CLOCK CLUB’ ; located at 215 22nd Street (at Collins Avenue), in Miami Beach.. Burlesque dancers Tee Tee Red and
gmgallery: Henry R. Kantor shoots a Burlesque photograph, during the 1940′s..
burleskateer: Press photo dated from the mid-70’s features a decidedly seedy view on the ‘RIALTO Theatre’ in Chicago.. By this time, classic Burlesque had all but disappeared; with most venues converting to porno theatres to survive..
Vintage press photo taken at the 1951 ‘Texas State Fair’ features the Talker working the crowd, as Glamour Girls walk the front of the Bally stage.. I have zero idea who “DESIRA” is,– but I love the design of her Carnival marquee..
Jennie Lee aka. “The Bazoom Girl”..More photos of Jennie can be found here..
burleskateer: In a press photo dated from the mid-1950′s, a worker can be seen making repairs to the signage at Martha Raye’s Original ‘5 O’CLOCK CLUB’ ; located at 215 22nd Street (at Collins Avenue), in Miami Beach.. Burlesque dancers Tee
burleskateer: The ‘Crystal Pistol’ is looking for help..
Vintage linen promo postcard dated from 1951 for the famous ‘PADDOCK CLUB’ bar; located on 685 Washington Avenue (at 7th Street); located in Miami Beach, Florida.. Myrna Dean is the dancer featured on the marquee..
burleskateer: The ‘GLOBE Theatre’ on Atlantic City’s famed “Steel Pier”, opened for business in 1935.. The 1700-seat venue was managed by Jack Beck; and quickly became a popular stop for Burlesque performers travelling on the Mutual Wheel circuit..
Blaze Starr poses for a series of photographs at ‘Steve Brodie’s Nightclub’, in downtown Philadelphia..She enjoyed a 28-week appearance at this venue, in 1954..
burleskateer:Vintage photo from 1954, features the entrance to Detroit’s infamous ‘STONE Burlesk’ theatre; located at 2511 Woodward Avenue.. Sister Agatha and friend are deciding if they still have time to take in another show, before they’re
dacommissioner2k15: Camp W.O.O.D.Y.: Goth Cabin Edition: The Kylies COMMISSIONED ARTWORK done by: @lookatthatbuttyo Concept and idea: me Done on JMD stream earlier tonight, the final two marquee Goths of Camp W.O.O.D.Y. crossover.Kylie Griffin…and
dacommissioner2k15: dacommissioner2k15: Camp W.O.O.D.Y.: Goth Cabin Edition: The Kylies COMMISSIONED ARTWORK done by: @lookatthatbuttyo Concept and idea: me Done on JMD stream earlier tonight, the final two marquee Goths of Camp W.O.O.D.Y. crossover.K
The Senator’s Daughter (1978), showing at a Times Square theater, NYC
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