Showgirl Collection

The Windmill Theatre, 1940
Eric Woodburn, seated at the piano, rehearses along with the girls of the Revudeville company at the Windmill Theatre, London. 1940

Air Raid Drills at the Windmill Theatre
At the Windmill Theatre, London, the showgirls are given a crash course in fire-fighting and first aid. 1940

Rosie - Murrays Cabaret Club costume design
Rosie - Original costume design for one of the performers at Murrays Cabaret Club, 16-18 Beak Street, Soho, London

Showgirls at the Windmill Theatre, 1940
Showgirls at the Windmill Theatre, London await their cue. 1940

ZIEGFELD FOLLIES, c1920. Ziegfeld Follies chorus girls from the 1920s. Photograph, c1920

Poster for Mistinguett, Casino de Paris 1937
Poster advertisement for Mistinguett at the Casino de Paris, 1937 1937

Costume design by Gertrude A. Johnson for showgirl in blue gown, New York, 1920s Date: 1920s

AI IMAGE - Portrait of Christine Keeler, 1960s, (2023). Creator: Heritage Images
AI IMAGE - Portrait of Christine Keeler, 1960s, (2023). Keeler (1942-2017) was a British model who, during the Cold War, had an affair with a married Cabinet minister, John Profumo

Thaw, Evelyn Nesbit, Mrs. portrait photograph, between 1913 and 1942. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Thaw, Evelyn Nesbit, Mrs. portrait photograph, between 1913 and 1942

Thaw, Evelyn Nesbit, Mrs. and boy, portrait photograph, 1913. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Thaw, Evelyn Nesbit, Mrs. and boy, portrait photograph, 1913

Hayes, Irene, portrait photograph, 1917 Sept. 27. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Hayes, Irene, portrait photograph, 1917 Sept. 27

Hayes, Irene, portrait photograph, 1914 May 18. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Hayes, Irene, portrait photograph, 1914 May 18

Hayes, Irene, portrait photograph, 1914 May 18. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Hayes, Irene, portrait photograph, 1914 May 18

Dazie, Mlle. portrait photograph, 1917. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Dazie, Mlle. portrait photograph, 1917

Federal Varieties, New York, 1936. Creator: Unknown
Federal Varieties, New York, 1936. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S. Works Progress Administration in 1935, was designed to conserve and develop the skills of theater workers

Portrait of Lee Sherman, Radio City Music Hall, New York, N.Y. ca. June 1947. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Lee Sherman, Radio City Music Hall, New York, N.Y. ca. June 1947

Portrait of Lee Sherman, Radio City Music Hall, New York, N.Y. ca. June 1947. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Lee Sherman, Radio City Music Hall, New York, N.Y. ca. June 1947

Portrait of Lee Sherman, Radio City Music Hall, New York, N.Y. ca. June 1947. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Lee Sherman, Radio City Music Hall, New York, N.Y. ca. June 1947

Portrait of Lee Sherman, Radio City Music Hall, New York, N.Y. ca. June 1947. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Lee Sherman, Radio City Music Hall, New York, N.Y. ca. June 1947

Portrait of Lee Sherman, Radio City Music Hall, New York, N.Y. ca. June 1947. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Lee Sherman, Radio City Music Hall, New York, N.Y. ca. June 1947

Portrait of Lee Sherman, Radio City Music Hall, New York, N.Y. ca. June 1947. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Lee Sherman, Radio City Music Hall, New York, N.Y. ca. June 1947

Portrait of Lee Sherman, Radio City Music Hall, New York, N.Y. ca. June 1947. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Lee Sherman, Radio City Music Hall, New York, N.Y. ca. June 1947

Dancers, Nola's, New York, N.Y. ca. Feb. 1947. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Dancers, Nola's, New York, N.Y. ca. Feb. 1947

Portrait of Louis Jordan, Paramount Theater(?), New York, N.Y. ca. July 1946. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Louis Jordan, Paramount Theater(?), New York, N.Y. ca. July 1946

Portrait of Louis Jordan, Paramount Theater(?), New York, N.Y. ca. July 1946. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Louis Jordan, Paramount Theater(?), New York, N.Y. ca. July 1946

Portrait of Louis Jordan, Paramount Theater(?), New York, N.Y. ca. July 1946. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Louis Jordan, Paramount Theater(?), New York, N.Y. ca. July 1946

Federal Varieties, Yonkers, NY, [193-]. Creator: Unknown
Federal Varieties, Yonkers, NY, [193-]. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S. Works Progress Administration in 1935, was designed to conserve and develop the skills of theater workers

Federal Varieties, Syracuse, NY, 1936. Creator: Unknown
Federal Varieties, Syracuse, NY, 1936. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S. Works Progress Administration in 1935, was designed to conserve and develop the skills of theater workers

Federal Varieties, Rome, NY, [1930s]. Creator: Unknown
Federal Varieties, Rome, NY, [1930s]. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S. Works Progress Administration in 1935, was designed to conserve and develop the skills of theater workers

Portrait of Louis Jordan, Paramount Theater(?), New York, N.Y. ca. July 1946. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Louis Jordan, Paramount Theater(?), New York, N.Y. ca. July 1946

Portrait of Louis Jordan, Paramount Theater(?), New York, N.Y. ca. July 1946. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Louis Jordan, Paramount Theater(?), New York, N.Y. ca. July 1946

Portrait of Lois de Fee, Club Nocturne, New York, N.Y. ca. July 1948. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Lois de Fee, Club Nocturne, New York, N.Y. ca. July 1948

Marcellus, Irene or Violet, 1919 Feb. 16. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Marcellus, Irene or Violet, 1919 Feb. 16

Marcellus, Irene or Violet, 1919 Feb. 16. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Marcellus, Irene or Violet, 1919 Feb. 16

Lorber, Martha, 1921 June 16. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Lorber, Martha, 1921 June 16

Marilyn Monroe 1956. Actress Marylin Monroe at publicity shoot for their movie " The Prince and the Showgirl" in 1956. News Press Conference. July 1956

Wiskers Face - Murrays Cabaret Club costume design
Wiskers Face - Original costume design for one of the performers at Murrays Cabaret Club, 16-18 Beak Street, Soho, London

Naked Girl with Blue Truss - Murrays Cabaret Club Costume
Naked Girl with Blue Truss - Original costume design for one of the performers at Murrays Cabaret Club, 16-18 Beak Street, Soho, London

Michelle - Murrays Cabaret Club costume design
Michelle - Original costume design for one of the performers at Murrays Cabaret Club, 16-18 Beak Street, Soho, London

Madelaine - Murrays Cabaret Club costume design
Madelaine - Original costume design for one of the performers at Murrays Cabaret Club, 16-18 Beak Street, Soho, London

Honor - Murrays Cabaret Club costume design
Honor - Original costume design for one of the performers at Murrays Cabaret Club, 16-18 Beak Street, Soho, London

Hair Styles Mc - Murrays Cabaret Club costume design
Hair Styles Mc - Original costume design for one of the performers at Murrays Cabaret Club, 16-18 Beak Street, Soho, London

Diabolo Man - Murrays Cabaret Club costume design
Diabolo Man - Original costume design for one of the performers at Murrays Cabaret Club, 16-18 Beak Street, Soho, London

Carmen - Murrays Cabaret Club costume design
Carmen - Original costume design for one of the performers at Murrays Cabaret Club, 16-18 Beak Street, Soho, London

Bell Boy (Girl?) - Murrays Cabaret Club costume design
Bell Boy (Girl?) - Original costume design for one of the performers at Murrays Cabaret Club, 16-18 Beak Street, Soho, London

Bell Boy - Murrays Cabaret Club costume design
Bell Boy - Original costume design for one of the performers at Murrays Cabaret Club, 16-18 Beak Street, Soho, London

Valerie, 1938. Creator: Unknown
" Valerie", 1938. Valerie Hudson was a well-known model and showgirl in the late 1930s and 1940 s. From " Modern Beauties"

Joan Jay, 1938. Creator: Unknown
Joan Jay, 1938. From " Modern Beauties"

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Step into the glamorous world of showgirls, where beauty and talent collide on stage. The Windmill Theatre in 1940 was a hub of excitement, with its captivating performances leaving audiences in awe. Behind the scenes, an intimate moment unfolds during the Paris Revue in France, revealing the dedication and camaraderie among these talented performers. Even amidst air raid drills at the Windmill Theatre, these showgirls remained poised and fearless. Their resilience shone through as they continued to entertain despite challenging circumstances. Rosie's stunning costume design for Murrays Cabaret Club showcased her creativity and attention to detail. The poster for Mistinguett at Casino de Paris in 1937 captures the allure and magnetism that drew crowds to witness these enchanting spectacles. Ziegfeld Follies chorus girls from the 1920s epitomized grace and elegance, their timeless beauty captured forever in photographs. Showgirls at the Windmill Theatre in 1940 exuded confidence as they dazzled audiences night after night. Gertrude A. Johnson's exquisite costume designs added an extra layer of glamour to their performances. Judy McCrea takes a moment backstage at Windmill Theatre, cigarette in hand, embodying both sophistication and rebellion. Dancer Chita mesmerizes with her graceful movements that seem to defy gravity itself. Wiskers Face's unique costume design for Murrays Cabaret Club showcases how showgirls pushed boundaries by embracing unconventional styles while still maintaining their allure. These glimpses into the world of showgirls highlight their dedication to entertaining audiences with passion and flair. From elaborate costumes to breathtaking choreography, they captivated hearts worldwide with their undeniable talent.