Presenting historical images that celebrate the Golden Age of Burlesque and Striptease..
‘SHOWGIRLS’ magazine (Vol.1 - No.7); published in February of 1947..
Pinup Cover Art by George Gross
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 the ‘FOLLIES Theatre’; located in Los Angeles..
‘SHOWGIRLS’ magazine (Vol.1 - No.4); published in September of 1947..
Pinup Cover Art by George Gross
‘SHOWGIRLS’ magazine - Pinup Cover Art by George Gross (July 1947)
Twinkles
Vintage 40’s-era promo photo personalized to: “Edward — Best of Luck and Wishes to You”..
Twinkles was a featured performer at the 1947 ‘Cavalcade Of Stars’ VFW benefit show; in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma..
Royal American Shows - 1947
Vintage formal portrait photo featuring the full cast of the 1947 ‘Royal American Shows’ travelling tent show.. ‘Royal American’ was one of the longest-running Carnival circuit burlesque shows; and competed directly with the ‘James E. Strates Shows’ for attention at State Fairs & Exhibitions around North America. Most shows included a Feature stripper, a half-dozen chorus girls, a handful of comedians, and a few dance duos and singers..
Jo Ann Malone
Vintage 40’s-era promo photo personalized (on January 18 - 1947 in Boston, Mass.) to fellow dancer Donna Leslie: “To Jane (Donna) — It’s nice knowing nice people so I’m glad I know you! — Lots of Luck & Happiness, Jo Ann Malone ”..
Sigrid Fox
Vintage 40’s-era promo photo personalized to fellow dancer Donna Leslie: “Donna — May your wishes be true soon.. this side of the fence is real, even with heartaches & troubles. Best of everything for you! Sincerely, Siggie — 4/10/47 ”..
Pat Hall graces the cover of the premier issue (Vol.1-No.1) of ‘SHOWGIRLS’ magazine; published in March 1947 by the W & H Publishing Company..
(via Pulp International - December 1947 mugshot of Lili St Cyr)
“A mugshot of Lili St. Cyr from 12/17/47. The arrest was for lewd behavior; and occurred in Los Angeles.. When St. Cyr appeared in court several months later she lost her case and was fined fifty dollars—a slap on the wrist. Things didn’t go so leniently for the owner of the ‘FOLLIES Theatre’, where St. Cyr had performed. He was sentenced to thirty-nine days in jail.”
