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.

An impressive number of veteran strippers are interviewed here, offering their memories. Also on hand are Lou Costello's daughter, and Alan Alda. He's introduced here as "son of Robert Alda", and only later is it established that the senior Alda was a small-time burlesque comedian and singer. I wish that this documentary had mentioned that Robert Alda later had a more prestigious career in Hollywood films and Broadway musicals. Alan Alda offers some candid memories of his childhood as the son of a burlesque performer.—AnonymousB