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The Best of Burlesque
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The Best of Burlesque

1981-01-01 · 112 min · Not rated

Comedy · Documentary · TV Movie

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

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Directors
Matt Harlib
Production companies
Britton Enterprises
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

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Sherry BrittonSherry BrittonHerself - Host
Brandon MaggartBrandon MaggartHimself - Comic
George Bamford
Tina Gallo
Nancy Landis
Beverly Spiri
Valerie Swift
Ann Yocum

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