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Bettie was the top pinup queen of
the '50s, fabled in poster and postcard, featured performer in
three burlesque films, and probably more we can only dream about.
This disc features numerous exotic dance films Bettie
did between 1951 and 1956, serving as something of an historical
record of the burlesque arts as you're not likely to see elsewhere.
Clips of Bettie abound from the films of Irving Klaw (you can't
make up names like that), including Varietease, Striporama, and
Teaserama, and six 8mm or 16mm shorts that have all the resolution
of a Muybridge motion study. Although the provocative nature
of the dances is quaint by modern standards, she has the kind
of quality that stands the test of time, making this collection
indispensable for aficionados of our erotic past. It's funny,
sassy, catty--an important cultural-historical record and a quaint
fantasy aid all rolled into one. --Jim G |
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"The life of a Pin-Up Legend"
(Book)
The
ultimate girl-next-door, and one of the most popular Playboy
centerfolds, Bettie Page challenged the conservative 1950s, posing
as a fierce dominatrix, and earning both a cult underground following
and a Senate Committee investigation. This book chronicles Page's
life and career, telling the incredible story of a woman who
has left an indeliable mark on the history of popular culture.
500 photos
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American Erotic Film
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