Behind the Burly Q

2010 1h 37min Documentary, History

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Burlesque was one of America's most popular forms of live entertainment in the first half of the 20th century. Gaudy, bawdy and spectacular, the shows entertained thousands of paying customers every night of the week. By telling the intimate and surprising stories from its golden age through the women (and men!) who lived it, we learn the true story of burlesque, as it experiences a renaissance.

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