Synopsis
Leslie Zemeckis's rousing documentary takes a behind- the-velvet-curtain peek at the golden age of burlesque, meeting the women (and men) who pushed the envelope of social propriety.
Scores
Overall Score
24.2
Popularity Percentile (Year)
8.9%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
17.7%
Review Aggregate
70.0
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is largely positive, with 77% of 26 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize family-friendly, lighthearted, historical. Most critics frame the film as an effective delivery of its core style and intent.
family-friendlylightheartedhistoricalcharacter-drivenemotionalvisually striking
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | ||||
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score77.0
RT critic review count26
Rotten Tomatoes audience score64.0
RT audience rating count100
IMDb rating6.7
IMDb votes383
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 2010 | $23,889 | $34,360 |
| International | 2010 | N/A | N/A |
| Worldwide | 2010 | $23,889 | $34,360 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 2010 | $11,944 | $17,180 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 2010 | $617,000 | $887,450 |
| Digital Purchases ? | 2010 | $180,000 | $258,900 |
| Physical Rentals ? | 2010 | $1,448,000 | $2,082,703 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 2010 | $3,243,000 | $4,664,508 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 2010 | $75,000 | $107,875 |
| Total Revenues | 2010 | $5,574,944 | $8,018,616 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 2010 | $250,000 (est) | $359,583 (est) |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 2010 | $80,000 (est) | $115,066 (est) |
| Participations | 2010 | $223,000 | $320,748 |
| Residuals ? | 2010 | $374,000 | $537,936 |
| Interest & Overhead | 2010 | $50,000 | $71,917 |
| Total Expenses | 2010 | $977,000 | $1,405,249 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 2010 | $4,597,944 | $6,613,366 |
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