This post is part of a series honoring Women’s History Month. Millie DeLeon (ca. 1873-1922) is regarded by many as one of the founders of modern burlesque. Her real name was apparently either Elizabeth or Maude Lawrence. “Millie” is a corruption of Mlle. (Like many burlesque folks of her time, she practiced good show biz [...]
SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 12:03PM on March 5, 2012