If wishes were wings a Burlesque promo photo

• Shirley Skates

Shirley Skates sitting in her underwear

Shirley Skates sitting in her underwear

• Rita Grable

Rita Grable with a flourish on stage

Rita Grable with a flourish on stage    

• Marilyn Monroe (Norma Jean)

Marilyn Monroe (Norma Jean)

Marilyn Monroe (Norma Jean) posing before she was famous

• Judy O'Day

Judy O Day posing nude

Judy O Day posing nude

• Dorian Dennis

Dorian Dennis

• Carol Doda

Carol Doda topless under her umbrella