Movie: The Best of Burlesque

Top 8 Billed Cast

Sherry Britton
Sherry Britton

Herself - Host

Brandon Maggart
Brandon Maggart

Himself - Comic

George Bamford
George Bamford

Tina Gallo
Tina Gallo

Nancy Landis
Nancy Landis

Beverly Spiri
Beverly Spiri

Valerie Swift
Valerie Swift

Ann Yocum
Ann Yocum

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

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    1981-01-01

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