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Another Burlesque movie produced in the late 40’s; yet not released ‘til 1953.. The film features a young Patti (Waggin) and Venus (Jean Smyle); and is essentially a documentary record of an actual Burlesque show as presented on the stage
A 50’s-era newspaper promo ad for Rose La Rose’s ‘TOWN HALL Burlesque’ theatre; located in Toledo, Ohio.. Featuring: Taffy O'Neil, Jan Tiffany, and Fabulous Fanny!
A 50’s-era newspaper promo ad for a Patti Waggin appearance at the ‘New Follies Theatre’.. Which was located at 6th and Main Street; in downtown Los Angeles, California.
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
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..
A beautiful Showgirl graces the cover of ‘The COMICS JOURNAL’ #117 (September 1987). It’s by my favorite artist & dearly-missed friend: Dave Stevens.. Ever since seeing this artwork, I wondered aloud what the 'IVAR Theatre’
An April 1968 newspaper ad from Ohio’s ‘Youngstown Vindicator’.. promoting an appearance by Irma The Body at the 'PARK Theatre’..
A late-60’s period photo of the ‘FOLLY Theatre’ in Kansas City, Missouri.. In 1946, popular burley-queen Jennie Lee got her start here, as a teenage chorus girl.. Amazingly, this theatre not only still exists.. But the city council has
A 50’s-era chorus line takes center stage at the ‘FOLLIES Theatre’ in Los Angeles..
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
Gilda performing onstage at the ‘Follies Theatre’ in Los Angeles, sometime in the 1950’s.. She was one of many performers discovered/trained by Lillian Hunt, the theatre’s proprietor/manager.. More about “Gilda”, here: http://wangdangdoodles.blogspot.co
“BIGGER and BETTER THAN EVER!”.. CupCake(s) Cassidy Promo photo with newspaper ad for an appearance at the ‘LUX Theatre’ theatre; in Toronto, Ontario..
Vintage poster for the 1946 Burlesque movie: “HOLLYWOOD REVELS”; produced by Roadshow productions.. Directed by Duke Goldstone, the film is essentially a documentary record of an actual Burlesque show as presented on the stage of the ‘FOLLIES
Lily Ayers (aka. “Lorali”) Began her Burlesque career in 1950; as a showgirl at the ‘Flamingo Hotel’, in Las Vegas.. A year later, met Lillian Hunt at the 'New Follies Theatre’ in Los Angeles, and began dancing there
Novita (aka. Rosie Mitchell) In 1955, posing for a promo photo on the stage of the ‘FOLLIES Theatre’ in Los Angeles.. Image courtesy of Novita, The Pixie of Burlesque..
Fifi Laverne bares her breasts in an outtake from her ‘Burlesque Historical Company’ photoshoot.. Theatre owners would occasionally mail out promo postcards to regular Burlesque patrons.. To stay within Postal obscenity rules, they steered
Novita Posing for a promo photo, backstage of the ‘FOLLIES Theatre’ in Los Angeles.. Image courtesy of Novita, The Pixie of Burlesque..
Gretchen Wyler — more Hoofer, than Stripper.. Gretchen gained notoriety for her torrid dance numbers in the Broadway musical: “SILK STOCKINGS”; which opened at the ‘Schubert Theatre’ in January 1955.. When Mayor LaGuardia banned Burlesque
burlyqnell: Dagmar (aka. Virginia Blair) Vintage newspaper promo ad for the Minsky’s Burlesque star, appearing at Chicago’s famed ‘RIALTO Theatre’..
Cover design to the 1944 Souvenir Program for Michael Todd’s ‘STAR And GARTER’ burlesque show, which opened 2 years earlier at the ‘Music Box Theatre’ in New York City..
Novita (aka. Rosie Mitchell) In 1955, posing for a promo photo on the stage of the ‘FOLLIES Theatre’ in Los Angeles.. Image courtesy of Novita, The Pixie of Burlesque..
burleskateer: Gilda performing onstage at the ‘Follies Theatre’ in Los Angeles, sometime in the 1950’s.. She was one of many performers discovered/trained by Lillian Hunt, the theatre’s proprietor/manager.. More about “Gilda”, here: http://wangdangdood
Tempest Storm (aka. Annie Blanche Banks)Appearing in a publicity still for the 1953 Burlesque film: “A NIGHT IN HOLLYWOOD”.. The film was shot at the ‘FOLLIES Theatre’; located in downtown Los Angeles..
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
Mae Blondell A publicity still from the 1953 Burlesque film: “A NIGHT IN HOLLYWOOD”; produced by ‘Broadway Roadshow Productions’.. The film was essentially a documentary recording of a performance at the ‘FOLLIES Theatre’; located
burleskateer: Jean Smyle (aka. Venus The Body) In 1952, she appeared in a promo photo series as a blonde dancer named: Roxanne.. She’d begin dancing for the 1st time as a Feature Act, after serving time as a chorus girl at the ‘GRAND Theatre&rsq
Virginia Valentine A popular West Coast tassel-twirler that appears here in a publicity still promoting the 1953 burlesque film: “PEEK A BOO”; a documentary-style recording of a complete Burlesk show at Los Angeles’ ‘FOLLIES Theatr
Tempest Storm Appearing in a publicity still for the 1953 Burlesque film: “A NIGHT IN HOLLYWOOD”.. The film was shot at the ‘FOLLIES Theatre’; located in downtown Los Angeles..
Suzette aka. “The French Doll”.. Appearing in a publicity still promoting the 1953 burlesque film: “PEEK A BOO”; a documentary-style recording of a complete Burlesk show; filmed at Los Angeles’ ‘FOLLIES Theatre’..
Pat Flannery Appearing in a publicity still from the 1951 Burlesque film: “DING-DONG! A NIGHT in the MOULIN ROUGE”.. A very young Jennie Lee was also featured in the cast.. The film was a recording of a Burlesque show staged at the ‘MOULI
Tempest Storm Veteran makeup artist Harry Thomas applies the final touches to Ms. Storm, in a publicity photo for the 1953 Burlesque film: “A NIGHT IN HOLLYWOOD”.. The film was shot at the ‘FOLLIES Theatre’; located in downtown Los
Tempest Storm A publicity still from the 1953 Burlesque film: “A NIGHT IN HOLLYWOOD”, features Ms. Storm framed between: Misty Ayres (Left) and Jenna Saunders (Right).. The film was shot at the ‘FOLLIES Theatre’; located in Los Angeles,
Misty Ayres Poses for a publicity still for the 1953 Burlesque film: “A NIGHT IN HOLLYWOOD”.. The film was shot at the ‘FOLLIES Theatre’; located in downtown Los Angeles..
Patti Waggin Appearing in a publicity still for the 1953 Burlesque film: “A NIGHT IN HOLLYWOOD”.. The film was shot at the ‘FOLLIES Theatre’; located in downtown Los Angeles..
Jenna Saunders (aka. Jeanne Saunders) Appearing in a publicity still for the 1953 Burlesque film: “A NIGHT IN HOLLYWOOD”.. The film was shot at the ‘FOLLIES Theatre’; located in downtown Los Angeles..
Novita (aka. Rosie Mitchell) Posing with popular Burlesk comic Little Jack Little, for a candid photo taken backstage at the ‘FOLLIES Theatre’ in Los Angeles.. Image courtesy of Novita, The Pixie of Burlesque..
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
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..
Bonnie Boyia Began a long career in Burlesque, working as a chorus girl at the ‘GAYETY Theatre’ in Cincinnati, Ohio.. Two years later, she would play the same venue as a Feature performer..
Lili St. Cyr (aka. Marie Van Schaack) Appears in a publicity still for the 1950s Burlesque film: “Love Moods”.. The film was shot on the stage of the ‘FOLLIES Theatre’; located in downtown Los Angeles..
Virginia ValentineA popular West Coast tassel-twirler that appears here in a publicity still promoting the 1953 burlesque film: “PEEK A BOO”; a documentary-style recording of a complete Burlesk show at Los Angeles’ ‘FOLLIES Theatre&rsquo
Suzette aka. “The French Doll”..A publicity still promoting the 1953 burlesque film: “PEEK A BOO”; a documentary-style recording of a complete Burlesk show; as filmed at the ‘FOLLIES Theatre’, in Los Angeles..
burleskateer: Mae Blondell A publicity still from the 1953 Burlesque film: “A NIGHT IN HOLLYWOOD”; produced by ‘Broadway Roadshow Productions’.. The film was essentially a documentary recording of a performance at the ‘FOLLIES Theatre’;
RIP Burlesque Dancer "Novita," One of the Last Links to the Follies Theatre's Heyday
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..
Suzette aka. “The French Doll”..Appearing in a publicity still promoting the 1953 burlesque film: “PEEK A BOO”; a documentary-style recording of a complete Burlesk show; filmed at Los Angeles’ ‘FOLLIES Theatre’..
burleskateer: Novita Posing for a promo photo, backstage of the ‘FOLLIES Theatre’ in Los Angeles.. Image courtesy of Novita, The Pixie of Burlesque..
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..
Jennie Lee aka. “The Bazoom Girl”..Appearing in a publicity still promoting the 1953 burlesque film: “PEEK A BOO”; a documentary-style recording of a complete Burlesk show; filmed at Los Angeles’ ‘FOLLIES Theatre’..
Venus The Body (aka. Jean Smyle)Appearing in a publicity still promoting the 1953 burlesque film: “PEEK A BOO”; a documentary-style recording of a complete Burlesk show; filmed at Los Angeles’ ‘FOLLIES Theatre’..
Virginia ValentineA popular West Coast tassel-twirler that appears here in a publicity still promoting the 1953 burlesque film: “PEEK A BOO”; a documentary-style recording of a complete Burlesk show at Los Angeles’ ‘FOLLIES Theatre’..
burleskateer: Vintage poster for the 1946 Burlesque movie: “HOLLYWOOD REVELS”; produced by Roadshow productions.. Directed by Duke Goldstone, the film is essentially a documentary record of an actual Burlesque show as presented on the stage of the
Marlane (aka. Jean Marlane)Appearing in a publicity still promoting the 1953 burlesque film: “PEEK A BOO”; a documentary-style recording of a complete Burlesk show; filmed at Los Angeles’ ‘FOLLIES Theatre’..
burleskateer: Tempest Storm (aka. Annie Blanche Banks)Appearing in a publicity still for the 1953 Burlesque film: “A NIGHT IN HOLLYWOOD”.. The film was shot at the ‘FOLLIES Theatre’; located in downtown Los Angeles..
