Key West History - Jan. 24, 1948 - World Class Burlesque Comes to Key West

Today in Key West History

English - January 25, 2019 01:54 - 2 minutes - 3.83 MB - ★★★★★ - 9 ratings
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Sally Rand was an internationally acclaimed feather dancer. She would tease audiences with 2 large ostrich feathers. She spent time as a vaudeville dancer too.

Back in the day, she was highly sought after and performed in numerous theater productions. She even had her own show at one point called Sally Rand Nude Ranch. She had a couple of run-ins with the law over her risque dancing!

It was today, January 24, 1948 that Sally Rand, internationally known fan dancer, appeared at the dance and casino sponsored by the Arthur Sawyer Post, American Legion, a March of Dimes benefit. Miss Rand was a part-time resident of Key West.

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