Behind the Burly Q
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.
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Behind the Burly Q
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Apr 23, 2010
Runtime
1h 37m
Genres
Documentary, History
User Score
52%
Original Title
Behind the Burly Q
Production Companies
Mistress Inc.
Director
Leslie Zemeckis
Budget
$250,000
Revenue
$23,859
Description
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.
