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Kellie Everts (aka. Rosa Sofia Jakstas) Ms. Everts gained her notoriety during the late 1970’s.. After having what she describes as “a vision”.. She came to the conclusion: “God wants me to use my body to make money for
DUDE LOOKS LIKE A LADY! Jennifer Fox aka. “The Myra Breckinridge of Burlesque”.. “Isn’t He or Isn’t She?” was the byline Ms. Fox used in many of her newspaper promo ads.. Because in 1968, she was still a man waiting
Julie Taylor aka. “The Girl With The Educated DERRIERE”..
Jody Lawrence aka. “The Little Red-Hot Riding Hood”.. Was also known as: “The Farmer’s Daughter”.. Not only due to her fresh-faced looks,— but because she grew up on a farm in Wilmington, Delaware.. She was a star athlete
Nina Knight aka. “The After 12 Girl”.. Another 60’s-era dancer managed by Sol Goodman, one-time owner of the famed ‘Two O’Clock Club’ in Baltimore..
Martini Martin aka. “The Girl With The Intoxicating TORSO”..
Zorima (aka. Margaret Lehtinen McCloskey)A dancer that rose to fame quickly after appearing in her own “Garden Of Nudists” carnival show at the 1940-edition of the New York World’s Fair..
Alexandra the Great “48″ (aka. Gerri Weise)
burleskateer: Norma Arden Norma is seen here, wearing a costume detail that Dixie Evans referred to, as a: “Flipper”.. A small half-moon piece of heavy fabric belted to the waist.. A small weight was sewn into the lower-half, which Dixie suggested
burleskateer: Venus The Body (aka. Jean Smyle)
Tana The Temptress (aka. Tana Dobeen / Donna Watkins)Also often billed as: “The Persian Princess”..
Jewell White aka. “Dancing Diamond Set In Platinum”..During the 1940′s, she performed under the name: Flo Ash..
burleskateer: Zorima (aka. Margaret Lehtinen McCloskey)A dancer that rose to fame quickly after appearing in her own “Garden Of Nudists” carnival show at the 1940-edition of the New York World’s Fair..
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”..
Lola JayA unique performer who apart from being an exotic dancer, was also an accomplished musician and singer.. Later on, she’d leave the accordion behind and dance under the name: “Polly Anne”..
Lily Of The Valley
burleskateer: Lois DeFee aka. “Queen Of The Amazons”.. A beautiful promo photo from the early-1940’s..
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
Jade East aka. “The Pearl of the Orient”..
burleskateer: Flash O’Farrell aka. “The Girl with the Atomic Anatomy”..
Dian Rowland aka. “The Original Net Girl”..Dian was the older sister to her Burly-Q sisters: Betty and Rozell.. And was born with a heart condition.. While on tour in Detroit, she suffered a heart attack in her hotel room; passing away
Vintage 50’s-era promotional handbill for the ‘HUDSON Theatre’; located on 38th Street at New York Avenue, in Union City, N.J.When Mayor LaGuardia banned all Burlesque theatres from existing inside NYC.. Dancers migrated to the nightclubs of 52nd
burleskateer: Irma The Body (aka. Mary Goodneighbor)
Irma The Body (aka. Mary Goodneighbor)
Eunice Jason aka. “The Ooh-La-La Girl”..Vintage 50’s-era promotional photo personalized: “To Hirsh Cohen — Thank you for the very nice note — Always appreciate hearing from friends.. Good Luck to you.. Always, — Eunice Jason
Tana The Temptress (aka. Tana Dobeen / Donna Watkins)Also billed as: “The Persian Princess”..
Martini Martin aka. “The Girl With The Intoxicating TORSO”..
DUDE LOOKS LIKE A LADY!Moorish Stevens During the 1960’s-era, Moorish was one of the most successful female impersonators working in Burlesque..
Sally The Shape
burleskateer: Gee Whiz aka. The “GRAND SLAM” WOW Of The West! Late-period promo photo..
Judy St. Jules aka. “The French Canadian Beauty Contest Winner!”..Also performed under the name: Judy Kelly
burleskateer: Saja (Foo Young) aka. “The Flower Of The Orient”..
burleskateer: Tana The Temptress (aka. Tana Dobeen / Donna Watkins) Also billed as: “The Persian Princess”..
burleskateer: DUDE LOOKS LIKE A LADY! Jennifer Fox aka. “The Myra Breckinridge of Burlesque”.. “Isn’t He or Isn’t She?” was the byline Ms. Fox used in many of her newspaper promo ads.. Because in 1968, she was still a man waiting
burleskateer: Rusty Lane aka. “The Duchess Of Disrobe”.. Rusty was still a 15 year-old high school girl when she began working as a showgirl in New York City.. In the early 1940’s, her friend Ginger Britton helped Rusty land
Sally The ShapeMore photos of Sally can be found here..
burleskateer: Baby Jane aka. “The Original Doll”.. 60’s-era stripper managed by Sol Goodman, owner of the famed ‘Two O’Clock Club’ in Baltimore..
Irma The Body (aka. Mary Goodneighbor)Photographed by - Roy Kemp
burleskateer:Flash O’Farrell aka. “The Girl with the Atomic Anatomy”..
R.I.P. Dardy Orlando (aka. Rosemary Dardy Blackadder)I’ve just learned that Dardy Orlando has passed away at the age of 91. She was the younger sister of Lili St. Cyr; and had retired from performing shortly after marrying famed Burly-Q
Sally The Shape (aka. “Sabah” – Orientally Yours)
Rita Atlanta aka. “The Champagne Girl”..Special thanks to strangedazeyage for providing the photo!
burleskateer: The Fascinating JENNIFER Vintage 50’s-era promo photo personalized: “Wishing you the best always, Hirsh — Sincerely, Jennifer ”..
Joeee Bishop (aka. Joyee Bishops)One of a group of burlesque dancers that chose their performing names after the popular “Rat Pack” celebrities of the mid-1960’s..
Tura Satana ( aka. Tura Luna Pascual Yamaguchi )Vintage 60′s-era promotional photo shot at the ‘FOLLIES Theatre’ in Chicago; featuring a moment in Tura’s dance routine, where she would act as the “mute” for a musician’s
burleskateer: Lola Jay A unique performer who apart from being an exotic dancer, was also an accomplished musician and singer.. Later on, she’d leave the accordion behind and dance under the name: “Polly Anne”..
Gale ParkerVintage 50’s-era promo photo featuring the dance costume used in her infamous “Devil And The Virgin” routine..
burleskateer: Sally Lane (and her Monkey “Fifi”) At the beginning of her career, she danced under the names: “Zenana” and “Sally Majestic”..
Evelyn West aka. “The โ,000 Treasure Chest”..Special thanks to strangedazeyage for providing the photo!
burleskateer: Zorima (aka. Margaret Lehtinen McCloskey) A dancer that rose to fame quickly after appearing in her own “Garden Of Nudists” carnival show at the 1940-edition of the New York World’s Fair..
Kitty Lynne aka. “The Cat Girl”..Behind The Scene!…
burleskateer: 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
Zabouda aka. “The Terrific Turkish Torso Twister”..Gloria Robles is a Burlesque figure that cannot be described as either a stripper or belly-dancer.. Often billed as an Exotic from overseas, she was actually an L.A. girl with
Carla aka. “The Cat Girl”..Another “Cat Girl” to add to the pile..
One of my other artistic ventures, BACKWORDS Press, quietly hit its funding goals on Kickstarter sometime last night or early this morning. The Press now has the necessary funds–or will on June 28–to set up its very own print shop. This way,
