Blaze Starr (née Fannie Belle Fleming)
Starr’s striking red hair, voluptuous figure and on-stage enthusiasm were a large part of her appeal. The theatrical flourishes and unique gimmicks she used in her stage show went beyond established burlesque routines like the fan dance and balloon dance. She often performed with dangerous cats, including a baby black panther.
Brigitte Lahaie has just taken her dress off giving us a great view of her…