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Burlesk cartoon by Bob “Tup” Tupper.. From the pages of the November ‘56 issue of ‘CABARET’ magazine..
legrandcirque: The exterior of the ‘GAYETY Theatre’ on Ninth Street, in Washington, DC.. Photograph by Hans Wild In this vintage photo from September '45,– the face of Rose La Rose can be seen on the marquee.. And Nancy Blair is listed
Vintage matchbook covers for the ‘606 Club’ in downtown Chicago..
Young men ogle showgirls on the bally stage of a carnival Girlie-Show, during the 1950 Michigan State Fair..
Burlesk cartoon by Bill Ward.. aka. “McCartney”
Between shows, famed photographer WeeGee captures an image of Kalantan (aka. Mary Ellen Tillotson) catching some Zzz’s in her dressing room..
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Burlesk cartoon by Bill Ward.. aka. “McCartney” From the pages of the October ‘56 issue of ‘CABARET’ magazine..
Vintage 50’s-era matchbook from the ‘STRIP CITY’ nightclub in Los Angeles..
Sally Keith aka. “Queen Of The Tassels”..
Burlesk cartoon by Bill Ward.. aka. “McCartney” From the pages of the November ‘57 issue of ‘MODERN MAN’ magazine..
tapill: Vintage 40’s-era photo featuring the chorus line onstage at the ‘FOLLIES Theatre’ in downtown Los Angeles.. Can’t identify any of the specific dancers, but the stage details are definitely familiar..
STRIPTEASE DOLLS – BURLESK BEAUTIES A vintage photograph from 1955 highlights the marquee of the ‘TIMES Theatre’, in New York City..
Vintage candid 50’s-era photograph of showgirls backstage, at an unidentified nightclub in Los Angeles..
zombienormal: Vintage photo of Chuck Landis’ LARGO nightclub on Sunset Boulevard in L.A. The nightclub was being used in the 1969 film entitled: “Marlowe”, starring James Garner.. With Rita Moreno playing a stripper named: “Dolores
A bevy of showgirls at the ‘SAHARA’ casino prepare before another performance.. From an article on Las Vegas, scanned from the December ‘59 issue of ‘NUGGET’ magazine..
Push the first valve down.. Vintage cover design to the “Supper” menu program at the ‘LEON and EDDIE’ nightclub; located at 33 West 52nd Street, in New York City ..
Renée De Milo Vintage 50’s-era promo photo personalized to Burly-Q enthusiast, Hirsh Cohen: “With best wishes — Renée De Milo — Sept. 1953 ”..
mudwerks: Vintage 50’s-era matchbook for the ‘RINGSIDE Club’; located just outside downtown Houston, Texas.. (via paul.malon)
Burlesk cartoon by Bill Ward.. Scanned from the pages of the October ‘60 issue of ‘Men’s Digest’ magazine..
Vintage 50’s-era matchbook for ‘The L & L Café’ located on Chicago’s West Side.. Purportedly, it was “The Gayest Spot In Town”!!
Sally Keith aka. “Queen Of The Tassels”.. More pics of Sally can be found here..
Gale Parker Vintage 50’s-era promo photo featuring the dance costume used in her infamous “Devil And The Virgin” routine..
Vintage publicity still from Paramount’s 1934 film: “Murder at the Vanities”; directed by Mitchell Leisen.. Described as a pre-code Art Deco musical extravaganza,– the film not only included nudity, but a rather racy song entitled
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Detail from a 60’s-era edition of ‘MADBALL’ — by Fredric Brown Cover Artwork – Mitchell Hooks
hoodoothatvoodoo: Beautiful cover to the song sheets of “Once In A Lifetime” ; as published by the ‘Robbins Music Corporation’ in 1928.. Just one of many songs employed in the staging of the 7th Edition of ‘Earl Carroll’s Vanities’..
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”..
Zee Zee Martine aka. “Countessa Du Val”.. A photo from the personal scrapbook collection of Winnie Garrett.. It’s personalized: “To Winnie: Best Wishes from — Countessa”
A vintage 50’s-era candid photo, captures showgirls shakin’-it-up on an unidentified nightclub dance floor; somewhere in Cuba..
Dolly Dawson Vintage 40’s-era promo photo personalized: “To Vince — Wishing you the best in life. — Kindest Wishes, Dolly Dawson ”..
Burlesk cartoon by Jack Cole.. From the pages of ‘PLAYBOY’ magazine..
littlebunnysunshine: Burlesk cartoon by Bill Wenzel..
Vel Chessey appears in a pictorial found in the pages of the October ‘57 (Vol.2 - No.2) issue of ‘Glamor Parade’ magazine..
Virginia Bell takes a dip in the pool.. Photographed by Ron Vogel
Vintage candid photo from 1969 features a rainy afternoon at the ‘GAYETY Theatre Lounge’; located on Collins Avenue (at 20th Street) in Miami Beach, Florida.. Anne Howe appears on a lobby poster as the week’s Featured Attraction..
Burlesk cartoon by Bob “Tup” Tupper.. Scanned from the September 1956 issue of ‘MODERN MAN’ magazine..
girliemagazine: Edward Hopper - Girlie Show, 1941
SINNER-AMA BURLESK — STRIPS Around The WORLD A vintage photograph from 1958 features traffic out front of the ‘TIMES Theatre’ marquee, in New York City..
Burlesk cartoon by Bill Ward.. aka. “McCartney” From the pages of the April ‘57 issue of ‘CABARET’ magazine..
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Winnie Garrett is featured in the January 1949 edition of ‘SIR!’ magazine.. It wasn’t uncommon for 40’s-era Men’s mag publishers to have their Art Departments “paint in” additional clothing to skirt prevailing obscenity
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A display at the recent ‘BHOF 2013’ weekend, featured a dance costume belonging to Rose La Rose.. Rose was a natural exhibitionist, and was notorious for “flashing” the audience during her performances.. It’s safe to assume
Burlesk cartoon by Peter Arno Published in 1952..
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Pantera (Nera) aka. “The Panther Girl”..
HECTIC HEY HEY! Vintage 50’s-era matchbook covers for the ‘MIAMI Night Club’; located at the corner of Fayette and Frederick Street, near Baltimore’s infamous “Block” district..
Paula Uhsan shakes it up! From a 50’s-era photo series shot by Irving Klaw..
Dior Angel aka. “Our Texas Playmate”.. (aka. Dolores Silvia)
Vintage candid photo from September of 1969 features a rainy afternoon at the ‘21st ADULT Theatre’; located on Collins Avenue (at 21st Street) in Miami Beach, Florida.. Despite it’s rather seamy appearance, small signs still encouraged husbands
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Trudy Wayne Late-period 60’s promo photo..
Burlesk cartoon by Bob “Tup” Tupper.. Scanned from the January 1957 issue of ‘CARTOON JAMBOREE’ humor digest..
Burlesk cartoon by Bob “Tup” Tupper..
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Burlesk cartoon by Bob “Tup” Tupper.. Scanned from the May ‘56 issue of ‘CABARET’ magazine..
Ann Corio appears as dancer “Dixie Barlow” in a publicity still from the 1943 film: “SARONG GIRL”; produced and released by ‘Monogram Pictures’.. The film’s cast also included actress Irene Ryan, who would achiev
