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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
Diane Ross Beautiful vintage promo photo dated from April of 1944.. Before Ms. Ross set up her Strip Act with “Squeaky” the monkey,– she was a ‘hot tamale’ heating up the nightclubs on Bourbon Street, where she was known
Evelyn Taylor graces the cover of a 40’s-era issue of ‘National Police Gazette’ magazine.. Photographed by Bruno of Hollywood
Geene Courtney Vintage press photo dated from November of ‘49.. Geene was a Feature dancer scheduled to perform at the ‘Carousel Club’ in Chicago.. The photo was a response to a letter-writer that saw a photo of Geene, and suggested that she
Jean Carroll (aka. Mary Henrici) Vintage 50’s-era press photo features Jean performing with her husband: baggy-pants comic Bob Carney.. The pair excelled in Burly-Q comic sketches; and toured regularly together.. By ‘48, they’d
nofrillsretro: ‘SHOWGIRLS’ magazine - Pinup Cover Art by George Gross (July 1947)
Marian Miller
TEX AVERY SHOWGIRL A moment from Tex Avery’s 1949 MGM cartoon: “Little Rural Riding Hood”.. A re-use of the classic Preston Blair animation seen in their previous cartoon: “Swing Shift Cinderella”..
Sally Rand
STRIPPING is an ART Winnie Garrett is profiled in a 50’s-era Men’s Pocket Digest.. It makes mention of her businesses related to the Music industry. In March of ‘48, she became the Vice-President of 'Famous Records’ in New Jersey.. Later
locpix: Showgirls get the needle..
Zorita (aka. Katherine Boyd Petillo) Vintage 40’s-era press photo of Zorita with one of her Indigo Snakes…
burleskateer: Michele Marshall Later in her career, she’d dye her hair blonde and dance as: Bonnie Blue..
Genii Young
Jadin Wong
Lana Bane
Dolly Dawson Vintage 40’s-era promo photo personalized: “To Vince — Wishing you the best in life. — Kindest Wishes, Dolly Dawson ”..
Naomi
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 ”..
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..
Thelma White
mistere1smissus156: another of my grandmother Roxyanne..
mistere1smissus156: portrait of my grandmother Roxyanne taken sometime in the late 40’s or early 50’s..
Zorita
Ann Corio
Beverly Lane
Dolores Greene
Jennie Lee aka. “The Bazoom Girl”.. More pics of Jennie can be found here..
Eleanor Prentiss
Florida Fuller (aka. Floride Fuller)
orchidslittlelady: Jennie Lee aka. “The Bazoom Girl”..
Janeen aka. “The Electric Tassel Girl”.. Promotional portrait photo dated from the Summer of ‘45..
Julie Allison
Karol Leigh
Margie Kelly
burleskateer: Terry Miller
‘SHOWGIRLS’ magazine (Vol.1 - No.4); published in September of 1947.. Pinup Cover Art by George Gross
a-harlots-progress: Annette Allen Vintage 40’s-era promo photo personalized: “To Edward, With my very best wishes. Sincerely, — Annette Allen ”..
Vintage 1942 “File Copy” photo from the estate of famed photographer Joseph Jasgur.. Featured onstage at the FLORENTINE Gardens nightclub, are: (at Far Right) Burlesque impresario and emcee: Nils Thor Granlund.. Along with “Emil the
Tongolele (aka. Yolanda Montes Farrington) She was born in Spokane, Washington on January 3rd, 1932.. And began dancing professionally at the age of 15.. Early in her burlesque career, she became a sensation with audiences in Mexico. In addition
Trudine aka. “The Quiver Queen”.. An early promotional portrait photo..
burleskateer: Lili St. Cyr graces the cover of the November 1948 edition of ‘LAFF’ magazine.. Added Bonus: “Do Showgals Make Good Wives?”..
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
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Mary Welsch
Shiva aka. “The Sultana of the Serpents”.. Promo photo and vintage newspaper promo ad featuring the snake dancer billed as: “The French-Indonesian Beauty”.. She was represented by the ‘Suey Welch Agency’;
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..
A March-2-1948 UPI press photo shows stripper Julie Bryan walking home with her husband: Jack Martin; who worked as a popular “Straight Man” in Burlesque comedy scenes..
Winnie Garrett aka. “The Flaming Redhead”..
kdo: Dixie Evans
Ceil Von Dell Vintage promo photo dated from 1942..
thepinupera: 40’s-era issue of ‘BEAUTY PARADE’ magazine.. Pinup Cover Art by Peter Driben
Evelyn Shelby
Eleanor Prentiss graces the cover of a 40’s-era issue of ‘National Police Gazette’ magazine.. Photographed by Bruno of Hollywood
Helen Lovett
Jai Leta aka. “The Glamorous Lady”..
burleskateer: Renee Russell