Movies and TvShows featuring "burlesque-show" theme.

In 'Beyond a Reasonable Doubt' (1956), a newspaper reporter decides to investigate the corrupt practices of a district attorney. He plans to frame himself for a murder and then expose the prosecutor's misconduct, but his plan takes an unexpected turn when he becomes the prime suspect in a real murder case.

The Killing of a Chinese Bookie tells the story of a film director named Cosmo Vitelli who runs a strip club in Los Angeles. He is heavily in debt to a mobster and is pressured into killing a Chinese bookie to clear his gambling debts. As the events unfold, Cosmo finds himself in a dangerous situation where his life is at stake.

In 'The Case of the Curious Bride,' Perry Mason gets involved in a murder case when a bride shows up to confront her husband, who she thought was dead. As Mason investigates, he uncovers a web of lies and deception, leading him to question the identity of the bride and the true motives behind the murder. With his sharp wit and legal expertise, Mason must unravel the truth before it's too late.

Dance, Girl, Dance tells the story of a talented dancer who faces challenges and opportunities in the competitive world of show business. She must navigate relationships, make tough choices, and pursue her dreams amidst the glamour and drama of the entertainment industry.

Hemingway's Adventures of a Young Man follows the story of a young man who embarks on a journey of self-discovery, navigating through the challenges of life, love, and war. From his coming-of-age experiences to his encounters with various characters, he learns important lessons about manhood, relationships, and the world around him. Set against the backdrop of war-torn Italy, this film explores themes of adventure, drama, romance, and the complexities of the human experience.

Sex Madness is a drama film from 1934 that warns against the consequences of engaging in premarital sex and the spread of sexually transmitted diseases. The story follows a young woman who is corrupted by the immoral influences of the big city, resulting in her contracting a venereal disease. Through various exploitative situations, the film explores the devastating consequences of unsafe sexual behavior.

Facing a stationary camera, sitting at a desk, a man works busily. Posters of burlesque queens are on the wall behind him. A single woman, followed later by later two others, comes into the office seeking a job. The manager hands each a box with a costume in it and points to dressing rooms. Each of the women has a different reaction when she discovers the nature of her costume, and the busy manager has a distinct response to each of the women as well.

Tod is a motherless boy, who is mistreated by his violent father. He eventually finds happiness with kindly foster parents.

Robin ownes a beautiful old theatre in Norrköping, Sweden. There he lives with his husband. To solve a critical financial situation for the theatre, Robin puts up an equivoque burlesque show. In the middle of rehearsals he gets a phone call from Christian, the owner of a swingers club, who is in desperate need of new facilities because of a terrible fire that ruined his club. Renting out the cellar is a very interesting option for Robin and soon the two new friends start to cooperate while the town of Norrköping is in rage. The dream of Cristian is to make a big swingers party in the whole theatre and sometimes dreams come true.

After years of separation, stage actress Stella Parish is reunited with her daughter, but their reunion uncovers the hidden secrets of Stella's past. As a reporter investigates her story, Stella must confront her own mistakes, unrequited love, and the dangers of her profession.

Cops go under cover to track down a Mafia drug kingpin who has re-entered the country to sell "junk" to the prostitutes and "hopheads" on Bourbon Street. Edited from TV series N.O.P.D.

Upperworld is a crime drama movie set in 1930s New York City. The plot revolves around a newspaper reporter who is trying to uncover the truth behind a murder case. The investigation leads him to a high society woman and a powerful railroad magnate, and he must navigate through a web of lies, corruption, and betrayal to solve the case.

A filming of a burlesque act in 1954 Harlem, complete with singers, baggy-pants comics and "exotic" dancers.

A revealing "behind the scenes" feature about glamour girls in Hollywood in startling scenes of EXCITEMENT

A naive farmer encounters a beautiful burlesque dancer on the streets of New York and agrees to pose as her husband during her mother's visit.

Released from prison, Arlette returns to her job as a cabaret star. The police try to get her to confess where the stolen jewels are hidden.

An old-fashioned "Burlesk" variety show, mostly animated with a live-action performance of "I'm Playing with Fire" by the Watson Sisters.

Three stories across the centuries of individuals given the power to raise the dead, set in feudal Japan, 1940s USA, and a post-apocalyptic future.