
Jane Cowl as Cleopatra in “Antony and Cleopatra”, 1924 / src: Museum of the city of New York
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Jane Cowl as Cleopatra in “Antony and Cleopatra”, 1924 / src: Museum of the city of New York


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Vivien Leigh photographed in costume for Caesar and Cleopatra, 1945 | via wehadfacesthen

Tinker Bell was a professional dancer trained in ballet, tap and adagio dancing. Her first job in burlesque was as a chorus girl at the famous New York city club, Leon & Eddie’s. Tinker Bell stripping career really took off (pun intended) in Washington DC while she was performing at the Wayne Room in 1956. She quickly became a crowd favorite and shortly thereafter, she was touring the country. Tinker Bell is shown here modeling her costume for her Cleopatra act.

Claudette Colbert in “Cleopatra” (Cecil B. DeMille, 1934). Cinematographer: Victor Milner. / src: retro-vintage-photography

Desiree Lubowska as Cleopatra, 1915 / src: retro-vintage-photography