theatre
NSFW Tumblr
find theatre on porn pin board
theatre clips
Scarlett Kelly Vintage 40’s-era promo photo personalized: “To Vince — Best Wishes To My Favorite Cleaner — Scarlett Kelly..” “Vince” was a janitor at an unidentified Burlesque theatre, who managed to amass quite a collection of signed
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, throughout the
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,
Gay Dawn ..and her frilly panties
“ Isn’t it time we voted a Showgirl into the White House?!.. ” Sorry folks, – it’s already been done!
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
Blaze Starr A press photo (complete with editorial crop marks) from November 30 - ‘61 features Blaze getting her cigarette lit by actor Harold Lang, while actress Fran Mahr looks on..The photo was taken at Blaze’s own 'TWO O'CLOCK Club’
A helpful Patti Waggin points the way to Heaven! Scanned from my personal collection..
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
Florida Fuller (aka. Floride Fuller) Vintage promotional photo, personalized: “Sincere Personal Regards to my good friends Vicky & Charlie – from Florida – July 20, 1950..” Florida (sometimes spelled “Floride”)
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
Sherry Britton A press photo (complete with editorial crop marks) from September 11 - ‘60 features Sherry posing (as “Miss Adelaide”) alongside fellow actor: Joey Adams (as “Nathan Detroit”).. The pair were scheduled to appear
Chili Pepper poses backstage for a color candid photo..
piratetreasure: Gay Dawn
Patti Waggin ..poses at the picket fence! Scanned from my personal collection..
zombienormal: Chorus line from the ‘Garrick Gaieties Revue’.. (ca. 1930) NYPL.
Tempest Storm A great promotional photo of Tempest and “Her Bosom Pals”!..
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
Anne Howe A popular stripper that performed at many East Coast theatres, from the late 50’s thru to the late 60’s..
retrogirly: Misty Ayres
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
Evelyn West is featured on the cover of “Artist’s Photographer’s Special” — No. 3 magazine; published in Chicago during the mid-1950’s.. Though these pocket-sized digests featured legitimate information on Photography,–
Vintage 50’s-era photograph features a quartet of showgirls posing Backstage, at an unidentified nightclub or theatre..
Gay Dawn More pics of Gay can be found here..
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
Louise Stewart Vintage promo photo dated from September of 1937..
Vintage cover design to “Strip Tease Stories”; as published by ‘Americana Press’ in 1949.. A small digest of bawdy stories and stag jokes, they were most likely sold by candy butchers (or in the lobbies) at Burlesque theatres..
Patti Waggin aka. “The Sex Oomph Doll”..
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
Lily Ayers On a piano top, posing for an early promo photo taken by Bruno of Hollywood..
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
In a Backstage dressing room, Misty Ayres touches up the makeup of a fellow dancer..
Gay Dawn displays her showgirl legs, during an informal Camera Club photoshoot session..
Patti Waggin relaxes backstage..
Dixie Evans aka. “The Marilyn Monroe Of Burlesque”.. Posing backstage for a Christmas photo..
Burly-Q comic Bert Lahr hams it up as a policeman, in a skit with an unknown dancer..
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
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
Vivienne Morgan aka. “The Lady From Park Avenue”.. Vintage photo from 1952 features Vivienne touching up her makeup in a Backstage dressing room..
White Fury aka. “The Cyclone Of Motion”..
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
Gay Dawn
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
Showgirls enjoy a quick break in their Backstage dressing room between shows..
Tempest Storm
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,
Kalantan (aka. Mary Ellen Tillotson) As a California teenager, Mary studied music while attending ‘College of the Pacific’ in Stockton, hoping to become an opera singer.. Upon graduation, she found those kinds of jobs hard to come
Lili St. Cyr’s half-sister Dardy Orlando shares the burlesque stage (during a skit) with comedian Pinky Lee..
burleskateer: During the late-60’s and early-70’s, “STARVIN’ MARVIN’S” was really the last gasp at old-style burlesque houses in Toronto.. The kind of place where Burly-Q fans could still catch comedians performing between the different
Gypsy Rose Lee (aka. Louise Hovick)
burleskateer: Patti Waggin relaxes backstage..
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
Jeanine France prepares for another show..
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’..
Patti Waggin
