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Margie Hart Born and raised in rural Missouri, this redhead got her start in Burlesque by posing as the Statue Of Liberty at the ‘Old Garrick Theatre’ in St. Louis. In the Winter of '32, she began stripping at the 'TROC Theatre’ in Phila
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
Zorita Vintage press photo dated from November of 1938..
Vintage 30’s-era Christmas Card from legendary fan dancer: Noel Toy, who personalized it: “Sorry, photo deleted by LaGuardia and Moss – and left me with only a feather!!” A reference to Mayor LaGuardia’s recent crackdown
Georgia Sothern aka. “The Redheaded Bomb-Shell”.. Vintage press photo dated from 1937, features Georgia working the stage curtain of an unidentified theatre..
hoodoothatvoodoo: ‘ESQUIRE’ magazine illustration.. Art by George Petty
Mae Brown Vintage promo photo dated from October of 1938.. Ms. Brown was a showgirl that could be seen regularly at the famed ‘RIALTO Theatre’ in Chicago..
Princess Ahi A popular Chinese dancer during the 30’s-era.. Ahi became a sensation at the 1934 (‘Century Of Progress’ ) edition of the ‘World’s Fair’ in Chicago, where she performed as a dancer in the 'Hawaiian Gardens’ pavillion..
Sally Rand
An astonishing Press Photo from May of ‘39.. It features a bare-breasted Yvette Dare, losing part of her dress; on the fairgrounds of the 'New York World’s Fair’.. Her press agent contrived the publicity stunt to promote her upcoming
Flo Ash aka. “The Cutest Little Nudist”.. Featured in a vintage promo photo dated from December of ‘39, Ms. Ash is draped in a sparkly costume made of cellophane.. She was set to appear in a revue that would play nightly at
Juanita Sterns aka. “The South American Beauty”.. Vintage promo photo dated from December of ‘39..
Sally Rand Vintage 30’s-era hand-tinted promo photo personalized: “To Mr. and Mrs. White — In admiration for their fine and artistic work — Sally Rand ”..
A very young Shirley Jean Rickert poses for a publicity still to 1934’s ‘Neath Arizona Skies’, starring an equally young John Wayne.. She played the role of “Nina”, the little indian girl.. 20 years later, she’d begin performing as a feature
nofrillsretro: ‘Ziegfeld Follies’ showgirl
Donna Marie Vintage promo photo dated from 1939..
The DeNovi Twins Vintage promo photo dated from November 1939..
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
Jean Carroll (aka. Mary Henrici) Jean began her career dancing in Burlesque with her sister JoAnn, in the 1930’s.. But soon proved herself an effective “Talking Woman”; a showgirl that could perform in comedy skits.. She did
Zorita (aka. Katherine Boyd Petillo) Vintage press photo from 1937 features Zorita performing her “Wedding Of The Snake” act onstage, with one of her Indigo Snakes…
kdo: Gypsy Rose Lee Photographed by - Bruno Bernard [ca.1940’s]
Mitzi aka. “The Dream Girl”.. Born in Chicago in 1917 to parents who danced professionally, she literally grew up on the vaudeville circuit.. By the 1930’s, her parents retired to open a dance school in Toledo; and Mitzi began performing
brudesworld: ‘FILM FUN’ magazine (ca. 1936) Pinup Cover Art by Enoch Bolles Retro-A-Go-Go!
Louise Stewart Vintage promo photo dated from September of 1937..
Marsha Strand aka. “The Leopard Girl”.. She was born in 1930 in the suburbs of Grand Rapids, Michigan.. Marsha studied both Dance and Commercial Art, while in high school. Shortly after graduating, she found work as a chorus girl with a
Margie Kelly
Ann Corio aka. “The Darling Of Burlesque”..
Helene Drennan Vintage promotional photo from April of ‘33..
4colorcowboy: A poster for the 1937 film: “Harlem On The Prairie”; starring singer/actor: Herb Jeffries.. In 1959, Jeffries would marry popular stripper Tempest Storm; fathering a daughter named “Patty” with her.. Remarkably,
Gilda Gray (aka. Marinna Michalska) An unusual bit of Burlesque ephemera: Here is a vintage 30’s-era sheet of linen patterned to allow for the creation a simple cloth doll of Ms. Gray.. During the early 1920’s, Gilda became a star
BURLESQUE – As License Commissioner (Paul Moss) Likes It! Vintage press photo dated from July of ‘37, features a line of heavily-costumed chorus girls on the stage of the recently-reopened 'REPUBLIC Theatre’.. The venue was one of
Vintage photo dated from the 1920’s features the facade and marquee of the ‘EMPIRE Burlesque’ theatre.. Sadly, it’s since been torn down. But it once existed at 102 State Street; in downtown Albany, New York..
Lee Belmont Showing off her Cherry garter..
“BLUES SINGER” Gets Dressed! Vintage press photo dated from July of ‘37, features showgirl Lee Marmer getting dressed at Billy Minsky’s ‘REPUBLIC Theatre’.. The venue was one of 6 venues shut down in the wake of Mayor
Gwen Lee ..displays her scary pumpkin!
Sahji (aka. Madeleine Jackson) Various film loops from the 1940’s..
Beautiful cover to a vintage 30’s-era program for a ‘Earl Carroll’s Vanities’ burlesque show..
Princess White
Ann Corio Vintage promo photo dated from September of 1936.. Photographed by - Leslie Jones
Faith Bacon Vintage 30’s-era promotional photo personalized: “My very best wishes to Mike, Sincerely — Faith Bacon”.. Image source: the John Province collection..
May Medley – Hollywood Showgirl
Nannette Carmen Vintage promo photo dated from September of 1937..
Sahji (aka. Madeleine Jackson) One of the most popular exotic dancers of her day and cousin to Margot Webb, a headline dancer at the ‘Cotton Club’ from 1933 to 1939..
Vintage press photo dated from July of ‘37, features showgirl Jai Leta posing in her “Miss Variety” costume.. After Mayor LaGuardia’s crackdown on Burlesque in NYC,— promoters scrambled to re-bill all of their shows strictly as “Vaudeville”
Marietta Vintage promo photo dated from October of 1936..
Marion Martin aka. “Hollywood’s Blonde Menace”.. Began her career as a chorus girl dancing in ‘Earl Carroll’s Vanities’ burlesque show.. Soon after, caught the attention of Flo Ziegfeld Jr.,– who signed
Edna Mae Vintage 30’s-era promo photo, taken by Murray Korman..
Julia Mooney Vintage promotional photo from 1935..
Zorita gives “Elmer” a kiss..
Alice Faye (aka. Alice Jeanne Leppert) Born and raised in NYC’s Hell’s Kitchen area,— Alice was a talented singer and actress; rather than a genuine Burlesque performer.. She starred in Sidney Lanfield’s 1936 film: “KING OF BURLESQUE”..
HELLO Vintage 30’s-era promo photo personalized: “To Herman — With Best Wishes and Lotsa Luck, — Mary 3/17/31”..
Marion Martin aka. “Hollywood’s Blonde Menace”.. Vintage promo photo dated from 1938..
Zorita Vintage press photo dated from 1938..
Ann Corio relaxes backstage..
A chorus girl wearing a very unique dance costume!..
burleskateer: Helen Reynolds and her World’s Champions Helen Reynolds’ champion skating team poses for a formal studio portrait, as lensed by James J. Kriegsmann in 1938.. This showgirl troupe performed regularly on the Burlesque theatre circuit,
Jadin Wong Jadin was born on May 24-1913 in Marysville, California; but grew up in Stockton.. As a teen, she ran away from home to find success in showbiz.. By 1938, she was a headlining Feature at Charlie Low’s famed ‘Forbidden City’
Sally Vintage promo photo personalized: “To Mama — From Sally, — 1931”..
gmgallery: The B&B Girl - by Rolf Armstrong Original pastel on illustration board.. http://grapefruitmoongallery.com/22461
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