Burlesque was one of americas most popular forms of live entertainment in the first half of the 20th century. In fact, the performers themselves contribute contradictory perspectives, describing the shows variously as bawdy but innocent escapism for cashstrapped. By the director of the hit documentary behind the burly q, comes the firstever oral history of american burlesque as told by the performers who lived it, often speaking out here for the first time. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. People did notice craigs 225pound, 5foot 9inch frame. Behind the burly q book by leslie zemeckis, blaze starr official.
Behind the burly q is the definitive history of burlesque during its heyday and an invaluable oral history of an american art form. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read. It ranges from funny to tragic and talks about the start of the big shows to the hey day to the downfall. Gaudy, bawdy, and spectacular, the shows entertained thousands of paying customers every night of the week. A film by leslie zemeckis bound by flesh a film by. Cyr they are all here together with abbott and costello and many others who worked and lived in burlesque during the golden age. The story of burlesque in america and millions of other books are available for instant access.
Taken together, the personal reminiscences not only reflect a broad spectrum of emotions, from triumph to. Behind the burly q book blaze starr, tempest storm, lili st. Behind the burly q at rotten tomatoes hourican, emily march 7, 2010. Behind the burly q by leslie zemeckis leslie zemeckis. Leslie zemeckis is an author, actress, and awardwinning documentarian. Behind the burly q a revealing portrait of burlesques stars. Behind the burly q atlantafulton public library system. Behind the burly q by leslie zemeckis overdrive rakuten. Its dish on backstage rivalries and treasure trove of vintage photographs is enough to make historians and fans of classic erotica swoon. An impressive number of veteran strippers are interviewed here, offering their memories. Zemeckis documentary bound by flesh won many awards for its heartfelt story telling about daisy and violet hilton, siamese twin superstars in the side.
Behind the burly q by leslie zemeckis by the director of the hit documentary behind the burly q comes the first ever oral history of american burlesqueas. As helmed by leslie zemeckis documentarist wife of robert zemeckis, this chronicle examines the burly tradition by interviewing authors, historians, and burlesque participants including former strippers, comedians, and novelty acts. Behind the burly q, the new book and film by leslie zemeckis, tells the harrowing stories of burlesque dancers of the 20th century. Zemeckis travels to kitty west postkatrina, down to florida to interview convicted money. We invite you to peek behind the curtain at the burly show. Behind the burly q is a 2010 film documentary examining the golden age of american burlesque in the first half of the 20th century. But what they didnt see was the physical damage and psychological turmoil going on inside. There were acts such as glass blowers, musicians, and also the freaks. Cyr they are all here together with abbott and costello and many others who worked and lived in. Behind the burly q new york public library overdrive. The personal and surprising stories of the women and men who lived itthrough. Ask leslie zemeckis 2 members last activity mar 04, 20 05.
The story of burlesque in america by leslie zemeckis 20. They were very much into the tease, figuring out how little they could show, says leslie zemeckis, the author of a new book on the history of burlesque called behind the burly q. Filmmaker leslie zemeckis is a veteran of stage and film. Behind the burly q the book hard cover the burly q. See more ideas about burlesque, history and vintage burlesque. Her book goddess of love incarnate is the definitive biography of legendary stripteuse lili st. Bound by flesh a film by leslie zemeckis director of behind the burly q the american sideshow american sideshows were in fairs, circuses and carnivals. Also on hand are lou costellos daughter, and alan alda. It reads like a history book, but definitely not one you would read in school. Zemeckis wrote, directed, and produced the awardwinning bound by flesh about siamese twins daisy and violet hilton as well as the critically acclaimed behind the burly q, a definitive history of burlesque an icon of the burlesque industry blaze starr did more than merely take her clothes off during the heyday of burlesque. The story of burlesque in america by leslie zemeckis, blaze starr. Hes introduced here as son of robert alda, and only later is it established that the senior alda was a smalltime burlesque comedian and singer. Speaking candidly about their often secret past are former musicians, strippers, novelty acts, club owners, authors.
The story of burlesque in america ebook written by leslie zemeckis. Behind the burly q book charlotte mecklenburg library. Behind the burly q a revealing portrait of burlesques. Featuring interviews by performers and other notables of the industry, presents the history of american burleqsue theater from its golden age through its decline and its current renaissance. Behind the burly q book washington county cooperative. Burlesque was one of americas most popular forms of live entert. With bud abbott, alan alda, joan arline, beverly arlynne. Behind the burly q at the cinema arts centre duration. Behind the burly q book by leslie zemeckis, blaze starr. Behind the burly q is a painstakingly researched love letter to the women and men who once made up the community of burlesque. Behind the burly q is a womans personal study into all things burlesque. The story behind the bulk was five years of steroid abuse and a struggle with muscle dysmorphia, a condition in which a person has a. By the director of the hit documentary behind the burly q comes the first ever oral history of american burlesqueas told by the performers who lived it, often speaking out here for the first time. Funny, shocking, unbelievable, and heartbreaking, their stories will touch your hearts.