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Burlesque in Popular Culture and Media

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Which iconic 1952 film starred Marilyn Monroe as a burlesque dancer?

  1. Gentlemen Prefer Blondes

  2. Some Like It Hot

  3. The Seven Year Itch

  4. Niagara


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Gentlemen Prefer Blondes is a 1952 American musical comedy film starring Marilyn Monroe and Jane Russell. The film is based on the 1925 novel of the same name by Anita Loos.

Who was the legendary burlesque performer known as "The Queen of Burlesque"?

  1. Gypsy Rose Lee

  2. Sally Rand

  3. Mae West

  4. Lili St. Cyr


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Gypsy Rose Lee (1911-1970) was an American burlesque performer, actress, and writer. She was known for her striptease act and her witty banter with the audience.

Which 1990 film, directed by Madonna, featured a burlesque club as a central setting?

  1. Desperately Seeking Susan

  2. Dick Tracy

  3. Who's That Girl

  4. A League of Their Own


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Dick Tracy is a 1990 American crime comedy film directed by Warren Beatty and starring Beatty, Al Pacino, Madonna, and Dustin Hoffman. The film is based on the comic strip of the same name by Chester Gould.

In the 1959 musical "Gypsy", what was the name of the burlesque theater where Rose Hovick (played by Rosalind Russell) performed?

  1. The Minsky Burlesque

  2. The Follies Bergère

  3. The Moulin Rouge

  4. The Lido de Paris


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Minsky Burlesque was a chain of burlesque theaters in the United States. The theater in "Gypsy" is based on the real-life Minsky's Burlesque on Broadway in New York City.

Which burlesque performer was known for her "banana dance", in which she peeled a banana while performing a striptease?

  1. Sally Rand

  2. Gypsy Rose Lee

  3. Mae West

  4. Lili St. Cyr


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sally Rand (1904-1979) was an American burlesque performer and actress. She was known for her "banana dance", in which she peeled a banana while performing a striptease.

What was the name of the burlesque club in the 1995 film "Showgirls", directed by Paul Verhoeven?

  1. The Stardust

  2. The Crazy Horse

  3. The Lido de Paris

  4. The Moulin Rouge


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Stardust is a fictional burlesque club in the 1995 film "Showgirls". The club is based on the real-life Stardust Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Which burlesque performer was known for her "bubble bath" act, in which she performed a striptease while sitting in a bathtub filled with bubbles?

  1. Gypsy Rose Lee

  2. Sally Rand

  3. Mae West

  4. Lili St. Cyr


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Lili St. Cyr (1918-1999) was an American burlesque performer and actress. She was known for her "bubble bath" act, in which she performed a striptease while sitting in a bathtub filled with bubbles.

What was the name of the burlesque club in the 2010 film "Burlesque", starring Cher and Christina Aguilera?

  1. The Burlesque Lounge

  2. The Crazy Horse

  3. The Lido de Paris

  4. The Moulin Rouge


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Burlesque Lounge is a fictional burlesque club in the 2010 film "Burlesque". The club is owned and operated by Tess (Cher) and Ali (Christina Aguilera).

Which burlesque performer was known for her "fan dance", in which she used a large feather fan to conceal and reveal her body during a striptease?

  1. Gypsy Rose Lee

  2. Sally Rand

  3. Mae West

  4. Lili St. Cyr


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Sally Rand (1904-1979) was an American burlesque performer and actress. She was known for her "fan dance", in which she used a large feather fan to conceal and reveal her body during a striptease.

What was the name of the burlesque club in the 1941 film "The Strawberry Blonde", starring James Cagney and Olivia de Havilland?

  1. The Minsky Burlesque

  2. The Follies Bergère

  3. The Moulin Rouge

  4. The Lido de Paris


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Minsky Burlesque was a chain of burlesque theaters in the United States. The theater in "The Strawberry Blonde" is based on the real-life Minsky's Burlesque on Broadway in New York City.

Which burlesque performer was known for her "shimmy" dance, in which she shook her hips and shoulders in a provocative manner?

  1. Gypsy Rose Lee

  2. Sally Rand

  3. Mae West

  4. Lili St. Cyr


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Mae West (1893-1980) was an American actress, singer, and playwright. She was known for her "shimmy" dance, in which she shook her hips and shoulders in a provocative manner.

What was the name of the burlesque club in the 1953 film "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes", starring Marilyn Monroe and Jane Russell?

  1. The Minsky Burlesque

  2. The Follies Bergère

  3. The Moulin Rouge

  4. The Lido de Paris


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Follies Bergère is a famous cabaret music hall in Paris, France. The club in "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes" is based on the real-life Follies Bergère.

Which burlesque performer was known for her "bump and grind" dance, in which she moved her hips and pelvis in a suggestive manner?

  1. Gypsy Rose Lee

  2. Sally Rand

  3. Mae West

  4. Lili St. Cyr


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Gypsy Rose Lee (1911-1970) was an American burlesque performer, actress, and writer. She was known for her "bump and grind" dance, in which she moved her hips and pelvis in a suggestive manner.

What was the name of the burlesque club in the 1933 film "42nd Street", starring Ruby Keeler and Dick Powell?

  1. The Minsky Burlesque

  2. The Follies Bergère

  3. The Moulin Rouge

  4. The Lido de Paris


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Minsky Burlesque was a chain of burlesque theaters in the United States. The theater in "42nd Street" is based on the real-life Minsky's Burlesque on Broadway in New York City.

Which burlesque performer was known for her "snake dance", in which she performed a striptease while holding a live snake?

  1. Gypsy Rose Lee

  2. Sally Rand

  3. Mae West

  4. Lili St. Cyr


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Lili St. Cyr (1918-1999) was an American burlesque performer and actress. She was known for her "snake dance", in which she performed a striptease while holding a live snake.

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