Lady of Burlesque
“Mirth! Murder! Melody! Mystery! and Girls! Girls! Girls!”
Synopsis
After one member of their group is murdered, the performers at a burlesque house must work together to find out who the killer is before they strike again.
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Movie Trailer- Lady of Burlesque (1943) Gypsy Rose Lee
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-09-28
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Barbara Stanwyck
Dixie Daisy
Michael O'Shea
Biff Brannigan
J. Edward Bromberg
S.B. Foss
Iris Adrian
Gee Gee Graham
Gloria Dickson
Dolly Baxter
Victoria Faust
Lolita La Verne
Stephanie Bachelor
The Princess Nirvena
Charles Dingle
Inspector Harrigan
Marion Martin
Alice Angel
Frank Conroy
'Stacchi' Stacciaro
Frank Fenton
Russell Rogers
Janis Carter
Janine
Lou Lubin
Moey, the Candy Butcher
Pinky Lee
Mandy
Pete Gordon
Officer Pat Kelly (as Eddie Gordon)
Lew Kelly
The Hermit
Claire Carleton
Sandra
Gerald Mohr
Louie "The Grin" Grindero
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 1, 1943
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 1, 1984
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William A. Wellman
- Screenplay & Story
- James Gunn, Gypsy Rose Lee, Sammy Cahn
- Original Score
- Arthur Lange
- Original Title
- Lady of Burlesque
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- Hunt Stromberg Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William A. Wellman
James Gunn, Gypsy Rose Lee, Sammy Cahn
Arthur Lange
Robert De Grasse
Hunt Stromberg
Department Leadership Roster
Edith Head
Costume Design
Hunt Stromberg
Producer
Robert De Grasse
Director of Photography
Natalie Visart
Costume Design
William A. Wellman
Director
Joseph B. Platt
Production Design
Arthur Lange
Original Music Composer
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Lady of Burlesque
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What is Lady of Burlesque about?
After one member of their group is murdered, the performers at a burlesque house must work together to find out who the killer is before they strike again.
Who directed Lady of Burlesque?
Lady of Burlesque was directed by William A. Wellman.
Who stars in Lady of Burlesque?
The principal cast of Lady of Burlesque includes Barbara Stanwyck, Michael O'Shea, J. Edward Bromberg, Iris Adrian, Gloria Dickson.
When was Lady of Burlesque released and how long is it?
Lady of Burlesque was released in 1943 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
Who composed the musical score for Lady of Burlesque?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Lady of Burlesque was composed by Arthur Lange.
Is Lady of Burlesque based on a book or true story?
Lady of Burlesque is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "James Gunn", Novel: "Gypsy Rose Lee".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Lady of Burlesque?
Lady of Burlesque holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).