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Zorita (and her Snake).. Was this “Oscar”? Or, possibly “Elmer”? Sorry, I can’t say..
Dixie Evans Screengrab from a 50’s-era “Exotic Film” loop.. These short 8mm films were advertised & sold thru the back pages of many Men’s magazines.. This one, was essentially based on her “Screen Test” stage routi
Large painted poster of Virginia Bell.. In 1978, this was the only poster that survived the demolition process of the old ‘ROXY Theatre’ in Cleveland, Ohio.. Four other posters (featuring other performers) that adorned adjoining spaces along
Another nude photo of “Tura Luna Pascual Yamaguchi” (aka. Tura Satana).. She was born on July 10, 1935; in Hokkaido, Japan.. She passed away earlier this year in Reno, Nevada; at the age of 75.
A 30’s-era photo of Cordy Milne, flanked by his collectible ‘Speedway Racers’ tobacco card.. Cordy was the U.S. Speedway Champion in '34 and '35. In 1936, he moved to England to compete on the International level.. Why-the-heck is this
A polaroid photo of Toledo’s ‘TOWN HALL Theatre’, as it looked in March of 1968.. This venue was owned and managed by retired Burlesk queen: Rose La Rose. The city pushed to take control of the building in an effort to renew and revitali
Ann Corio aka. “The Darling Of Burlesque”.. A 50-something Ann still strikes a sexy promo pose for her show: “This Was Burlesque”.. Opening on Broadway in the mid-1960’s, and produced by her husband: Mike Iannucci,–
hollyhocksandtulips: Jean Adair (aka. Jeanne Adair) This statuesque Blonde with green eyes wore a mask in all of her performances.. She was billed as “Miss X” to add to the mystery. And was a fixture at Miami nightclubs thru the early
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;
This golden-caped outfit was one of the more elaborate dance costumes worn by legendary stripper: Winnie Garrett..
Ann Corio aka. “The Darling Of Burlesque”.. A 50-something Ann poses for a promotional photo, for her show: “This Was Burlesque”.. Which opened on Broadway in the mid-1960’s, modelled after vintage Burlesque productions from an earlier era..
burlyqnell: Vintage photo of Jennie Lee feeding her dog “Duke” backstage. I suspect this was an unpublished image from a magazine pictorial, because the other photos I purchased with this one, all had cropping dimensions written on the
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 famed
burlyqnell: Roxyann On the back of the photo it’s written that this photo was shot in 1953..
burlyqnell: Rose La Rose When this photo was used in promo ads, it frequently had a pasty drawn over the nipple..
Carrie Finnell Purportedly the inventor of the “striptease”,– this monumental Burly-Q star began dancing onstage at the age of 14; in Covington, Kentucky.. During the Roaring 20’s, she was known as: “The Girl With the 贄,00
Men’s magazines from the 50’s-era loved accentuating how petite stripper Patti Waggin was, by shooting pictorials of her with very TALL showgirls! In this instance, it’s 6’ 3" Vallkyra.. You can see a previously-posted one
Zorita A news service press photo dated from ‘49, shows Zorita with one of her snakes.. She was still married to her 3rd (and last) husband, at this time; and most news articles would make mention of her married name: “Mrs. Petillo”..
WHEN BURLY-Q MONKEYSHINES ENSUE ?.. Sugar Geise lifts the skirt of fellow dancer Elinor Troy at Hollywood’s famous ‘FLORENTINE GARDENS’ nightclub.. The accompanying text suggests this gag was spontaneous,– but it was more likely
Kitty Lynne aka. “The Cat Girl”.. Kitty poses for a promotional portrait photo, for the show: “This Was Burlesque”.. She was hand-picked to the original cast, by dancer Ann Corio.. The musical – which was modeled after
Marilyn Marshall Vintage promotional photo for the show: “This Was Burlesque”.. Marilyn was also chosen to the original cast, by fellow dancer Ann Corio.. The musical revue – modeled after vintage Burlesque productions from an earlier
creepingirrelevance: Vintage lobby card from Val Guest’s 1949 film: ‘Mystery at the Burlesque’.. This British film was shot at England’s famous 'Windmill Theatre’, and made use of the club’s own showgirls.. The original
Evelyn West A publicity still from the 1947 Burlesque film: “A NIGHT AT THE FOLLIES”; when Ms. West was still referred to, as: “The Original Hubba-Hubba Girl".. This film was essentially a documentary recording of a performance at
Satan’s Angel This is not the West Coast 60’s-era dancer that was the subject of a recent documentary film.. But rather, a 24 year-old 50’s-era performer whose specialty number was a “Bubble Dance”.. She was represented by
Amazing graphic design work is featured on the cover of a souvenir program card from ‘The BOMB SHELTER’.. This nightclub was operated by Hank Bickles and Jack Groat; and located in Long Beach, California..
Ann Corio Vintage promo card dated from 1940, and photographed by Murray Korman.. During this period, Ann was the highest paid Burlesque dancer working; regularly earning per week..
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
Keith Linforth’s CABARET REVUE Keith Linforth operated a touring Burlesque company during the 40’s and 50’s.. This formal troupe photo features the entire cast from his “Original CABARET REVUE”.. The photo was found in the archives
Vintage photo from 1952, shows Sally Rand waiting (with her baggage) for a train in Memphis, Tennessee.. This was a stop on the Carnival circuit, where she presented her travelling Burlesque show, entitled: “Happy Holiday”..
Pink Champagne aka. “The Girl With The Shocking Pink Hair”.. Wish I had a color photo of this one.. In the late-1950’s, I think it was substantially easier to “shock” folks?!
Doris Hill Lovely photo of this 20’s-era showgirl who was a contract dancer for ‘Paramount Pictures’..
Igor & Mimi The Adventures Of “Lucky Diamond”.. I’m going to presume this was a husband/wife team that performed an act themed around a “Gangster meets Showgirl” motif?..
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..
Satan’s Angel This is not the West Coast 60’s-era dancer that twirled fiery tassels.. But rather, a blond 50’s-era performer whose specialty number was a “Bubble Dance”.. She was represented by the ‘Marty Whyte Agency’,
Jennifer Fox aka. “The Myra Breckinridge of Burlesque”.. “Isn’t He or Isn’t She?” was the byline that Ms. Fox used in many of her newspaper promo ads.. This is because in 1968, she was still a man waiting
Zorita (aka. Katherine Boyd Petillo) Vintage press photo dated from January of ‘66, features a glammed-up Zorita attending the opening (in Miami) of the 1966 edition of Ann Corio’s long-running ‘THIS WAS BURLESQUE’ touring show..
Yummy Mummy Inez Claire vamps-it-up for archeologist Little Jack Little, in this publicity still for Quality Pictures’ 1950 Burlesque film: ‘TOMB ITMAY CONCERN’.. It was one of a number of short features produced by W. Merle Connell
girl-o-matic: Theatrical poster for the 1954 film: ‘TIAJUANA After MIDNITE’; directed by Phil Tucker.. The movie was one of a series of documentary-style recordings of Burlesque shows staged inside theatres across California.. This example, featured
Beautiful graphic design is featured on a vintage 50’s-era coaster from ‘The BOMB SHELTER’.. This nightclub was operated by Hank Bickles and Jack Groat; and was located in Long Beach, California..
Rhea Walker Checks the camera focus in a behind-the-scenes publicity photo for the 1953 film: “A NIGHT IN HOLLYWOOD”.. This Burlesk movie was shot entirely at the ‘FOLLIES Theatre’; located in downtown Los Angeles..
Annette Ross Vintage 40’s-era promo photo from ‘Reach’s Restaurant’; an eatery near the ‘FAYS Theatre’ in Providence, Rhode Island.. The diner was a popular stop with the burlesque performers that performed nearby.. Miss Ross inscribed this
Beautiful graphic design work is featured on the cover of a 40’s-era souvenir program for the “GLOBE Traveling BURLESQUE”.. This was not the ‘GLOBE Theatre’ located on the boardwalk in Atlantic City; but rather, a theatre
Samia Gamal This beautiful Egyptian bellydancer caught the fancy of wealthy Texas oil man: Sheppard King; who married her in a Cairo wedding, in November of ‘51.. However, the marriage was short-lived; and the couple separated only a few years later
Patti Waggin aka. “A Little Bundle of Dynamite”.. Vintage promo poster dated from 1955 advertising an appearance at Chick Hedrick’s ‘Domino Lounge’.. This popular nightclub was situated in the Imperial Hotel;
Carmen Jones aka. “The Unusual Young Beauty”.. This is actually the same performer that danced under the name: Yolanda Moreno.. She was represented by the ‘Eddie Kaplan Agency’, under both monikers..
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
Glorified BURLESQUEVintage cover of a very early 30’s-era souvenir program for NYC’s old ‘APOLLO Theatre’ (originally opened as the ‘BRYANT Theatre’).. This was not the famed ‘APOLLO’, that still exists in Harlem.. Appearing on the cover
Tempest StormWorks up a sweat in this publicity still from the 1953 Burlesque film: “A NIGHT IN HOLLYWOOD”.. The film was shot at the ‘FOLLIES Theatre’; located in downtown Los Angeles..
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
Tempest Storm appears on the cover of ‘WOLF BAIT’; published in 1952.. This was essentially a souvenir magazine that was sold in the lobby of Oakland’s famed ‘EL REY Theatre’, where Tempest danced often; and usually for extended multi-week
burleskateer: Beautiful graphic design is featured on a vintage 50’s-era coaster from ‘The BOMB SHELTER’.. This nightclub was operated by Hank Bickles and Jack Groat; and was located in Long Beach, California..
Eve St. Pierre shakes it around in the 1966 film: “The MAIDENS Of FETISH STREET”; as directed by Saul Resnick.. Most of the footage shot for this film, was recorded in and around the Los Angeles area..
burleskateer: Ann Corio Vintage promo card dated from 1940, and photographed by Murray Korman.. During this period, Ann was the highest paid Burlesque dancer working; regularly earning per week..
burleskateer: Tempest Storm Works up a sweat in this publicity still from the 1953 Burlesque film: “A NIGHT IN HOLLYWOOD”.. The film was shot at the ‘FOLLIES Theatre’; located in downtown Los Angeles..
burleskateer:Beautiful graphic design work is featured on the cover of a 40’s-era souvenir program for the “GLOBE Traveling BURLESQUE”.. This was not the ‘GLOBE Theatre’ located on the boardwalk in Atlantic City; but rather, a theatre located
SuicideGirls vs Napoleon Dynamite This was SuicideGirl Reagan’s tribute to Napoleon Dynamite. It was shot in 2007 and was a promo for our Burlesque Tour. Click here to see more of Reagan!
This one’s from the Dr. Sketchy’s that was hosted at Blick. Thank you, Allix Mortis, Dale Stones, Madge of Honor. You are all wonderful. #drsketchys #drawing #bostonburlesque #burlesque #artistsontumblr #mattbernson
laments-and-burlesque: It was at that point I knew this was second-to-last Sniffing brimstone, I saw scythes My memories whirled under the pale streetlight It’s reflective shards fogged-over with these parting words: “Forget you ever met me.”
macabrekawaii:Last friday I had the privilege and pleasure of performing as Taako in “Story & Thong: A Burlesque tribute to the Adventure Zone” in Philly. It was an amazing night, produced by Hattie Harlowe, who was the most magnificent ruff
