Video URL


13170_5568_burlesque6
Subjects

1940s
B&W

Shot of woman in polka dot robe lying on couch in living room reading magazine. She gets up and reaches into the cabinet next to her, zooms into medium shot. Cuts to close-up of radio. Words on screen. “Here are your morning exercises.” Cuts to long shot of woman in room, she begins to dance. Cuts back to words. “Bend down sister.” Cuts back to woman who removes robe, has a small dark night dress and heels on underneath. Begins bending down to touch her toes and back up again. Cuts back to words. “One --Two --Three--Four”Cuts to medium shot of woman reaching arms back and forward. She lays back on couch and fans herself, takes of straps and reveals breasts. Words advise her to Rumba, she dances then removes her nightie, picks up shawl and holds it over bottom. “Put some pap in it” Cuts to mid shot of her dancing with shawl naked, swinging it around. Collapses on couch. Is instructed to do poses naked to improve her posture. Collapses back on couch. Cuts to radio. “This broadcast is coming from Station N.U.T.S. -- the state Insane Asylum.”