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Behind the Burly Q (2010)

NR · 2010-04-23 · 1h 37m · EN
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The Story of Burlesque in America.

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.

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Leslie ZemeckisDirector, Writer
Budget
$250K
Box office
$23.9K

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Bud AbbottBud AbbottHimself (archive footage)Alan AldaAlan AldaHimselfJoan ArlineJoan ArlineHerself - 'The Sexquire Girl'Beverly ArlynneBeverly ArlynneHerselfAl Baker Jr.Al Baker Jr.Himself - Son of Al Baker Sr.Nat BodianNat BodianHimself - HistorianBlaze StarrBlaze StarrSelf

Keywords

Woman directorFeminismHistoryBurlesque

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Genre affinityDocumentaryTheme affinityWoman Director · Feminism · HistoryDirector preference44232Actor preference76877 · 1122080 · 1122081Country preferenceUsDecade preference2010

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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.

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Behind the Burly Q has a runtime of 97 minutes.

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