
The Best of Burlesque
1981-01-01 · 112 min · Not rated
Legendary performer Sherry Britton presents song, dance (choreographed by Wakefield Poole) and comedy. The way burlesque used to be.
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- Matt Harlib
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- Britton Enterprises
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- United States of America
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- Released
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Sherry BrittonHerself - Host
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