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Patti Waggin and Ricki Covette pose backstage for a publicity photo, contrasting their different heights.. Ricki Covette was 6’ 8" and known as “The World’s Tallest Exotic”.. Note the theatre’s cautionary calories adviso
50’s-era newspaper ad for Cleveland’s ‘ROXY Burlesk’.. Featuring: Sally The Shape aka. “The Girl With The Amazing Hour-Glass Figure”..
A page from a Camille profile, published in the November ‘54 issue of 'Modern Man’ magazine..
Gay Dawn smiles her way thru a Camera Club photoshoot session.. These were often organized by the Rep Agency or the Theatre owner, to help publicize upcoming appearances at the venue..
Occasionally, Theatre owners in conservative regions were forced to “customize” promotional photos for use in newspaper ads, etc.. Usually by adding clothing to the showgirls, that wasn’t there originally.. This photo of Gee Gee Joy,
Burly-Q comic Bert Lahr hams it up as a policeman, in a skit with an unknown dancer..
A handwritten Lynne O'Neill letter to Rose La Rose, asking Rose to include a byline in all promotional newspaper ads regarding her ongoing “Garter Contest”.. If patrons were able to catch matching garters from any of Lynne’s shows, she
Despite it’s popularity, there existed conservative forces in Boston that wanted “The Old Howard” closed.. Political pressures at the local level, that prompted Vice officers to secretly film some performances.. On October of ‘53,
A very early photo of a Virginia Lee Hicks (aka. Jennie Lee).. Likely close to how she appeared as a teen attending Wyandotte High School in Kansas City, Kansas.. She was an athletic student; and a valuable member of the Girl’s Swim Team.. In 1946,
retrogirly: Tempest Storm
Anne Howe A popular stripper that performed at many East Coast theatres, from the late 50’s thru to the late 60’s..
Gettin’ his Front Row ticket for the Sherry Britton show!..
Syra Marty aka. “The Swiss Miss”..
Thunder A graduate of Lillian Hunt’s “School For Strippers”, run out of the ‘New Follies Theatre’ in Burbank, California..
erotiqueart: Underground comix artist Robert Crumb creates an illustration of dancer Patti Waggin receiving a spanking for her 21st birthday?!..
On a backstage table, Lily Ayers kicks a lovely leg up! An early promo photo taken by Bruno Bernard of Hollywood..
A tired Lynne O'Neill finds a backstage nook where she’s able to catch 40 winks, between her performances..
burlyqnell: Jennie Lee appears on a small-format window poster, advertising the ‘Theatre Lounge’; located in Dallas, Texas..
mothgirlwings: Shirley Jean Rickert appeared in only a handful of “Our Gang” comedies, during the 1930s.. When she became an adult, she changed her name to “Juli Mason" and found work as a professional dancer. She appeared in
Sally Rand appears on the cover of a vintage 30’s-era program guide for ‘The COCOANUT Grove Roof’ theatre; located on Central Park West at 62nd Street, in New York City..
On a piano top, Lily Ayers kicks up a lovely leg! Another early promo photo taken by Bruno Bernard of Hollywood..
A press photo from January of ‘45 captures San Francisco Judge Twain Michelsen taking in a local Burlesque show.. He found the performance by Marjorie “Dimples” Sullivan (and another dancer) to be “indecent”.. Fined the producer
zombienormal: “BURLESK – Just The Kind You Like”.. Vintage photograph of a Burlesque barker in Baltimore, Maryland.. Photographed by Marjory Collins, in 1943..
Yvonne Adair Yvonne began her showgirl career in Burlesque, dancing alongside her sister Jeanne.. But by the mid-40’s, she’d transitioned to performing exclusively in legitimate Broadway musicals like: “Lend An Ear”, “Gentlem
Pandora Unfortunately, the “Granny-Panties” were (undoubtedly) added to the promo photo by a cautious nightclub/theatre owner..
Evelyn West aka. “The โ,000 Treasure Chest”.. Seen here in a 50’s-era UPI press photo, sharing corn-on-the-cob with lucky fratboy: Whitney O’Keefe.. The popular stripper generated considerable free publicity for her local theatre appearances,
Vintage matchbooks featuring Billy Rose’s ‘DIAMOND HORSESHOE’ nightclub; located at NYC’s Times Square, on 46th Street, West of Broadway.. Billy Rose was a famous songwriter, theatre owner, and longtime Burlesque impresario.. He opened
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
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
Vintage 50’s-era photograph features a quartet of showgirls posing Backstage, at an unidentified nightclub or theatre..
Keith Linforth’s CABARET REVUE Keith Linforth operated a touring Burlesque company during the 40’s and 50’s.. This photo features the entire cast from his “Original CABARET REVUE”.. The troupe may have been based out of Seattle, as the painted
Tempest Storm A publicity still from the 1953 Burlesque film: “A NIGHT IN HOLLYWOOD”, features Ms. Storm at center stage.. Misty Ayres (at Left) and Mae Blondell (at Right), are the 2 blond dancers seen behind her.. The film was shot at
Evelyn West aka. “The โ,000 Treasure Chest”.. An autographed photo captures 40’s-era Burlesque sensation: Evelyn West, still kicking it “Old School” during the mid-1960’s.. Seen here, performing on stage at the
Dixie Evans aka. “The Marilyn Monroe Of Burlesque”.. Posing backstage for a Christmas photo..
COSTUME ADJUSTMENTS.. Jennie Lee (at Left) is featured with good friends: Pat Flannery (middle) and Doreen Gray, in a publicity photo for the 1951 Burlesque film: “DING-DONG! A NIGHT in the MOULIN ROUGE”.. It was a documentary-style recor
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
leshanches: René André Shows off a series of soft “bumps”, as featured in the 1947 Burlesque film: “A NIGHT AT THE FOLLIES”.. By the early 1950’s, she would undergo an early form of breast augmentation surgery to boost
Trudine aka. “The Quiver Queen”.. A reliable Feature dancer who performed regularly on the Hirst circuit of Burlesk theatres.. She liked to travel from venue-to-venue in her Buick roadster.. Her sole companion on these trips was a French
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
Venus The Body (aka. Jean Smyle) Jean was a very popular Pin-Up model throughout the 1950’s.. But began her Burlesque career in the chorus line at the ‘GRAND Theatre’ in St. Louis.. In 1952, she would dye her hair blonde and dance
Gypsy Rose Lee (aka. Louise Hovick) Appearing here in a publicity still from the 1942-edition of Michael Todd’s ‘STAR And GARTER’ show.. Gypsy played: ‘The Lady called Lou’ in “The Shooting Of Dan McGrew” sequence in the musical.. The
Lili St. Cyr’s half-sister Dardy Orlando shares the burlesque stage (during a skit) with comedian Pinky Lee..
Antionette Monelle Looks like a theatre owner got a little bit “creative” with the top part of Antionette’s fishnet stockings here.. (ie. the crazy added ink lines below her waist!)
Rusty Lane aka. “The Duchess Of Disrobe”.. Rusty models a dance costume created by famed Burlesque fashion designer: Gussie Gross.. Ironically, Gussie’s husband was an L.A. Vice Squad officer that would regularly conduct
Sally Lane (middle) decides to leave “Fifi” back at the Theatre, so she can invite a few of the girls over for an evening of ‘Strip Poker’..
An 18-year old Mary Ellen Tillotson appears as “Aleene Dupree”, on a poster for the 1946 Burlesque movie: “HOLLYWOOD REVELS”.. Despite being born in Merced, California (and never having even been to France); she was billed as: the ‘Sweetheart
Cover artwork of a 1936-edition of the souvenir program offered to patrons at ‘BILLY MINSKY’S Hollywood Playhouse’; located in Hollywood, California..
R.I.P. NOVITARosie Mitchell has passed away, after an extended battle with lung cancer.. I believe she was 83 years old.Novita was a very tiny dancer known as “The Pixie Of Burlesque”.. Because she hated to travel, she spent most of her career
burleskateer: Helen Reynolds and her World’s Champions Vintage cast photo of Helen Reynolds’ champion skating team.. They performed regularly on the Burlesque theatre circuit, thru the 30’s and early 40’s. And also travelled with the Ringling
burleskateer: Venus The Body (aka. Jean Smyle) Jean was a very popular Pin-Up model throughout the 1950’s.. But began her Burlesque career in the chorus line at the ‘GRAND Theatre’ in St. Louis.. In 1952, she would dye her hair blonde and
burleskateer: COSTUME ADJUSTMENTS.. Jennie Lee (at Left) is featured with good friends: Pat Flannery (middle) and Doreen Gray, in a publicity photo for the 1951 Burlesque film: “DING-DONG! A NIGHT in the MOULIN ROUGE”.. It was a documentary-style
dezi-desire: My performance at the event “It’s Super Effective!” held by Mastergeek Theatre. Main Performer (Misty): Dezi Desire - http://www.facebook.com/DeziCosplayCameo Performer (Gary Oak): Scott HurrPhotographer: Martin Hunter
ohdita: Dita Von Teese performs at the Roxy Theatre in West Hollywood on December 15, 2010
diva-von-teese:Dita Von Teese brought back two fantastic acts and debuted The Shell routine for her show on New Year’s Eve at the Theatre at Ace Hotel in DTLA.Photos by Kaylin Idora.
diva-von-teese:Dita Von Teese performs her new opening act during the “Dita Von Teese and the Copper Coupe” tour at the Jackie Gleason Theatre in Miami on April 25, 2018.Photos by Christina Arza.
thedame: Casa Bellini Burlesque by paulwrightphoto on Flickr.
burleskateer: Cover artwork to the 1967 souvenir program for the “Bravo Burlesque!” show; which was presented at the ‘Melodyland Theatre’ in Anaheim, California.. Modelled after vintage Burlesque productions from an earlier era, the show starred:
