Feathers, Fringe & Film: 13 Films to Celebrate National Burlesque Day 

Sure to make you shiver with antici... pation

By: The Lace Ledger Staff

Somewhere between the first flicker of stage light and the final reveal, burlesque finds its rhythm.

A feather catches the air. A glove slips, slowly. A room full of people leans forward at the the edge of their seat.

This is the art of the tease. Not rushed. Every movement considered.

Film has always been drawn to this world for good reason. The costumes alone deserve their own billing.

This watchlist moves through that spectrum, from classic showgirls to nightclub camp to iconic performances that win the hearts of new generations with every passing year.

Consider this your invitation to sit front row, the show is about to begin.