The Best of Burlesque

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The Best of Burlesque

1981

1h 52m

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Overview

Legendary performer Sherry Britton presents song, dance (choreographed by Wakefield Poole) and comedy. The way burlesque used to be.

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8 members

Writing

Sherry Britton

Herself - Host

Acting

Brandon Maggart

Himself - Comic

Acting

George Bamford

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Acting

Tina Gallo

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Nancy Landis

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Beverly Spiri

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Valerie Swift

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Ann Yocum

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