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23/04/2010 Documentary, History 1h 37m
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The Story of Burlesque in America.

Overview

Dive into more than a century of decadence with this tantalizing look at the evolution of burlesque. Cabaret star Leslie Zemeckis traces the art form from vaudeville-style variety show through its extinction and contemporary rebirth. Vintage photos, film clips and ads illustrate burlesque's resilient history and how the public's sexual appetite kept it alive amid moral and legal ado.

  1. Leslie Zemeckis

    Director, Writer

Top billed cast

  1. Bud Abbott

    Self (archive footage)

  2. Alan Alda

    Self

  3. Joan Arline

    Self - 'The Sexquire Girl'

  4. Beverly Arlynne

    Self

  5. Al Baker Jr.

    Self - Son of Al Baker Sr.

  6. Nat Bodian

    Self - Historian

  7. Taffy O'Neil

    Self

  8. Blaze Starr

    Self

  9. Sally Rand

    Self (archive footage)

  10. View more

Full Cast & Crew

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Status
Released

Original Language
English

Budget
$250,000.00

Revenue
$23,859.00

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