Lilly Christine, “The Cat Girl”, burst on the scene in the late 1940s and quickly leaped to the top, headlining Leon Prima’s New Orleans hotspot the 500 Club and eventually strutting her stuff on Broadway. Her belly dance-inspired moves fascinated audiences up until her tragically early death.
Lilly Christine - The Cat Girl - 1940s pinup and burlesque performer
Lilly Christine, “The Cat Girl”, in front of the band
Stripper Lilly Christine posing on the floor