4.9 Documentary History

Behind the Burly Q

2010
The Story of Burlesque in America.
Trailer
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.
Release Date
2010-04-23
Status
Released
Original Title
Behind the Burly Q
Runtime
1h 37m
Budget
$250,000
Revenue
$23,859
Original Language
EN
Production Countries
United States of America
Production Companies
Mistress Inc.
Overview
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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