BURLESK: As You Like It!

Alexandra The Great      (aka. Gerri Weise) Mentored by Rose La...

Alexandra The Great      (aka. Gerri Weise)

Mentored by Rose La Rose, Alexandra would retire from performing at the age of 48..

Zorita rides the bannister.. From the photo series featured in...

Zorita rides the bannister..

From the photo series featured in her Burmel Publishing "PERSONALITY" Digest..

Vintage photo dated from April of '69, features the...

Vintage photo dated from April of '69, features the 'CIRCUS Bar'; located at 400 Balto Street in Baltimore's infamous district, nicknamed: "The Block".. Zolita is listed as the current Feature on their animated-neon marquee..

Winnie Garrett       aka. "The Flaming Redhead".. Vintage...

Winnie Garrett       aka. "The Flaming Redhead"..

Vintage 40's-era promo photo personalized: "To Vickey & Charley — Two swell guys. My best wishes always — Winnie Garrett"

Ellye Monroe From the 'Burlesque Historical Company' series of...

Ellye Monroe

From the 'Burlesque Historical Company' series of postcards..

Evelyn West       aka. "The $50,000 Treasure Chest"..

Evelyn West       aka. "The $50,000 Treasure Chest"..

apotheo: Tongolele      (aka. Yolanda Montes Farrington)

apotheo:

Tongolele      (aka. Yolanda Montes Farrington)

Virginia Bell

Virginia Bell

Theatrical poster for the 1961 film: 'SCANTY PANTIES'… The movie...

Theatrical poster for the 1961 film: 'SCANTY PANTIES'… The movie starred dancer Virginia Bell as it's main attraction.. But also featured a score of funny Burly-Q comics, led by Billy "Cheese'n'Crackers" Hagan..

burleskateer: In February 1949, Zorita sits in a NYC courtroom...

burleskateer:

In February 1949, Zorita sits in a NYC courtroom with her 10-foot rock python, and her 20 month-old daughter: "Tawny".. She'd been arrested with 'Cruelty To Animals' by New York's ASPCA; claiming Zorita taped the extremities of her snakes, before each of her performances.

She was released on $1500 bail. But all of her snakes were confiscated..

Vivienne Morgan       aka. "The Lady From Park Avenue"..

Vivienne Morgan       aka. "The Lady From Park Avenue"..

Vicki Palmer

Vicki Palmer

Vivian Hall

Vivian Hall

Terry Kaye

Terry Kaye

Tequila       aka. "The Intoxicating LATIN"..

Tequila       aka. "The Intoxicating LATIN"..

Taj Mahal      aka. "The Tower Of Temptation"..

Taj Mahal      aka. "The Tower Of Temptation"..

bluesbreaker51: Syra Marty      aka. "The Swiss...

bluesbreaker51:

Syra Marty      aka. "The Swiss Miss"..

Doris Houck is featured on the cover of a 40's-era issue...

Doris Houck is featured on the cover of a 40's-era issue of 'LAFF' magazine..

Tina Christine     aka. "Gal With The Million $...

Tina Christine     aka. "Gal With The Million $ Figure"..

An outtake from her photoshoot for the 'Burlesque Historical Company' postcard series..

QUEEN OF THE FRENCH QUARTER Stormy is featured in an article...

QUEEN OF THE FRENCH QUARTER

Stormy is featured in an article scanned from the pages of the January '56 issue of 'CABARET' magazine..

A native Louisianan, Stacey Lawrence was the daughter of showbiz parents; her father running a small touring carnival. A lifelong Jazz lover, she attended Temple University to study music. But got sidetracked into acting, when she secured a contract with Warner Brothers studios.. Though she had small parts in TV and Radio, her contract was not renewed. In late '47, she returned to New Orleans and began performing as a stripper; eventually owning and operating the 'Casino Royale'; one of the most famous clubs in the French Quarter..