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Linda Scott
Dixie Evans (aka. Mary Lee Evans) aka. “The Marilyn Monroe of Burlesque”..Photographed by — George K. Mann
Famed photographer Weegee (Arthur Fellig) captures Sherry Britton performing on the stage of an unidentified nightclub.. Most likely, somewhere on New York City’s 52nd Street..
Lee Sharon aka. “The Shape”..
Ecstasy aka. “The Answer to All Your Dreams”..(aka. Charlotta Ball)
Martini Martin aka. “The Girl With The Intoxicating TORSO”..
Tana The Temptress (aka. Tana Dobeen / Donna Watkins)
Sweet Lorraine
burleskateer: Jezebel
Tura Satana ..soaks up some California sunshine!A photo from a series snapped by former silent film actor Harold Lloyd, at the “Spider Pool” on the Jack McDermott estate; located somewhere in the Hollywood hills..
Cuddles Cumming“Best Stripper Name Ever”.. according to grandma-did!
Sequin aka. “Beauty in the 4th Dimension”..(aka. Geri Tamburello)
Naja KaramuruVintage 60’s-era promo postcard..
burleskateer: Cherrie Knight
Honey BeeImages from a larger color slide series..
burleskateer: Jai Leta (pronounced: “Jai-Leeta”..) aka. “The Glamorous Lady”..
burleskateer: Liz Renay (aka. “Liz O'Leyar” )
Venus The Body (aka. Jean Smyle)Photographed by – George K. Mann
Spectacular Sue Martin More pics of Sue can be found here..
burleskateer: June Harlow aka. “The American Beauty”..
burleskateer: Saja (Foo Young) aka. “The Flower Of The Orient”..
Rita GrablePhotographed by - Roy Kemp
burleskateer: Candy Barr aka. “The Sugar and Spice Girl”..
burleskateer: Virginia Kinn aka. “The White Orchid Girl”..
burleskateer: Dixie Evans (aka. Mary Lee Evans) Photographed by — George K. Mann
burleskateer: Nejla Ates aka.“The Turkish Delight”.. Backstage in her dressing room at NYC’s ‘Latin Quarter’ nightclub..
Natasa aka. “America’s Top Cover, Calendar & Pinup Girl”..
Tempest Storm (aka. Annie Blanche Banks)Photographed by — Roy Kemp
Starla Sands
burleskateer: Anita Ventura
Patti Waggin aka. “The Sex Oomph Doll”..Photographed by – George K. Mann
burleskateer: Winnie Garrett laughs it up at the famed ‘HA HA Club’; located on “Strip Alley” (52nd Street) in New York City..
burleskateer: Baby Lulu Wilnot
burleskateer: Dixie Evans A young Dixie is featured in an early Nudie-Cutie photo set..
grandma-did: Dolores DuVaughn ..she gets excited!
burleskateer: Candy Barr A nice colorized photo of Ms. Barr, in an elaborate dance costume..
burleskateer: Caprice In performance at the ‘El Rancho’ nightclub in Los Angeles, California..
Vicki Palmer ..keeps things covered up!
BURLESK: As You Like It! turned 5 today!
burleskateer: Zorita Another pose from the photoshoot featured in her Burmel Publishing “PERSONALITY” Digest..
burleskateer: Baby Lake adjusts her accoutrements..
burleskateer: Betty Howard answers some of her Fan Mail..
burleskateer: Blaze Starr (aka. Fannie Belle Fleming) Photographed by — Roy Kemp
Judy St. Jules aka. “The French Canadian Beauty Contest Winner!”..Also performed under the name: Judy Kelly
burleskateer: Zorita Vintage press photo dated from November of 1938..
Chelo aka. “The Miniature Atomic Bombshell”..Chelo was a tiny 4′ 4″ sensation that hailed from Argentina, where (along with many South American dance appearances) she was featured in a number of Latin films.. During the
burleskateer: Ricki Covette aka. “The World’s TALLEST Exotic”.. More pics of Ricki can be found here..
Sequin (aka. Geraldine Garner / Geri Donelle Tamburello)
Marcia Edgington is featured on the cover of the February ‘54 issue of ‘FROLIC’ magazine..
Marie Annette (aka. Robin Savoy)Vintage promo photo personalized to fellow dancer Raven Wilde: “To Raven — Best Always — Marie Annette”..
SATIN ..”The Siren in Silk” (aka. Marlane MacLane)
burleskateer: Shirley Hayes aka. “The Pussy Cat Girl” As featured in the vintage ‘Burlesque Historical Company’ postcard series..
Blaze Starr (aka. Fannie Belle Fleming)
Tonette
Tura Satana ( aka. Tura Luna Pascual Yamaguchi )Photographed by – George K. Mann
burleskateer: Candy Barr (aka. Juanita Slusher) is featured in an article scanned from the September ‘56 issue of ‘MODERN MAN’ magazine..
burleskateer: Angel Blue
burleskateer: Virginia Bell
Rita Gomez