Mirth! Murder! Melody! Mystery! And girls! girls! girls!
Film Synopsis
Lady of Burlesque (1943) centers on a rising burlesque star whose success earns both admiration and jealousy among her fellow performers. As backstage rivalries, police raids, and mysterious attacks intensify while multiple murders strike members of the company, suspicion falls on performers, stagehands, and associates connected to the theater. This musical mystery examines ambition and survival within the competitive world of burlesque entertainment, as humor and spectacle give way to danger, with murder, backstage intrigue, and amateur sleuthing.
Lady of Burlesque Blu-ray & DVD editions
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| Disc Extras | Film Masters BD-A/US 2025 | Roan Group DVD-1/US/OOP 2004 | Image DVD-1/US/OOP 2001 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Audio Commentary by Karen Burroughs-Hannsberry | |||
| Biography: Gypsy Rose Lee | |||
| Production Notes | |||
| Theatrical Trailer |
Edition and Packaging Notes
- Film Masters’ “Archive Collection Limited Edition” Blu-ray includes a 10-page booklet with writing by Susan King.
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