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Behind the Burly Q

NR20101h 37mLeslie Zemeckis
IMDb 6.6 · Rotten Tomatoes 77% · Metacritic 60

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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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FeminismStripperBurlesqueWoman Director

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What is Behind the Burly Q (2010) about?

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.

Who stars in Behind the Burly Q?

Behind the Burly Q stars Bud Abbott (Self (archive footage)), Alan Alda (Self), Joan Arline (Self - 'The Sexquire Girl'), Beverly Arlynne (Self), Al Baker Jr. (Self - Son of Al Baker Sr.). The film was directed by Leslie Zemeckis.

How long is Behind the Burly Q?

Behind the Burly Q has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2010. It is rated NR.

Is Behind the Burly Q worth watching?

Behind the Burly Q holds an IMDb rating of 6.6/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 77. Fans of Documentary, History are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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