Lady of Burlesque (1943) Mystery, Musical | Barbara Stanwyck, Michael O'Shea | Full Movie

Bold Murder... Bare Truths... Secrets Unveiled!
After one member of their group is murdered, the performers at a burlesque house must work together to find out who the killer is before they strike again.
Original title: Lady of Burlesque (1943) AKA: The G-String Murders
Colorized version: • The G-String Murders /...
Director: William A. Wellman
Writer: Gypsy Rose Lee, James Gunn
Stars: Barbara Stanwyck, Michael O'Shea, J. Edward Bromberg
Genre: Comedy, Mystery, Romance, Burlesque, Musical, Performing Arts
This film is available with additional French & Spanish dubbed audio. Go to video settings ⚙️ to change your audio / subtitle language options.
00:00 Full Movie
01:18 Dixie Daisy, the Queen of Variety, performs in a crowded opera house.
12:24 A chaotic backstage scene unfolds as the characters prepare for a performance, deal with personal conflicts, and encounter unexpected events.
21:06 A mysterious incident occurs in a theater, leading to suspicions and accusations among the characters.
28:12 A backstage drama unfolds as tensions rise among the theater crew and performers.
35:33 A murder mystery unfolds in a theater as the characters navigate their relationships and secrets.
47:00 A group of people discuss the murder of Lolita and try to piece together the events leading up to her death.
53:14 During a conversation, the inspector accuses Dixie of the murder and reveals evidence against her.
1:00:17 A conversation between two individuals about a murder weapon and their relationship.
1:09:18 A murder mystery unfolds during a theater performance, and suspects are questioned by the inspector.
1:17:58 The theater employees decide to stay and defend their property.
1:25:36 A burlesque theater is haunted by a ghost who tries to kill the performers, but two actors solve the mystery.
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[@lizlocher3612]

No matter how often I watch this movie I love it more n more!! Being a former burlesque dancer in the 1980's, I TOTALLY remember every aspect of the business, and it is represented here so well, it's as if I was there at the time the movie was made!! It warms my heart, cuz I always chose to work in places where we were like family, all the employees from the maintenance staff to the owners n performers!!! This movie makes me homesick for the days I used to work as a dancer, n believe me, I started out as a 🩰 ballet dancer for over 6 yrs!!! It was the same working in the ballet venue as it was in the burlesque venue, we all lived like we were a family!!! Now I am 66 yrs old n STILL miss the camaraderie that the situations germinated!!! Hence, I shall ALWAYS watch this movie every time you tube so graciously permits it to be shown for free. Thanks, UTube!!

[@user-ff1eg3mp5x]

I bet you were quite the looker.

[@stratcat9432]

I always prefer watching the original B&W versions for some reason. They just look better visually to me. But I absolutely appreciate the choice CCC! Thank you for this one! Fantastic, snappy ,hilarious dialog along with a good murder mystery. Love it!

[@kathleenmckeithen118]

Me, too!

[@chingre94122]

I agree. Something about black and white films..

[@CultCinemaClassics]

@stratcat9432 check the description box of the colorized films to see if we have the black and white version available. If we do, the link will be there.

[@melindakasinski6247]

😊

[@juliocesarpereira4325]

The whole making of the filme was thought in black and white, that is why it is better to be seen in its original look.

[@HanktheWonderDog]

Barbara Stanwyck, stellar as always- but I had no idea Gypsy Rose Lee cowrote this screenplay. Very good, thank you.

[@peteralfano4278]

one of my favorite movies. Stanwyck sings and bumps! Great character actor work from everyone---come on...Pinky Lee!!! For me this is a classic....

[@BritInvLvr]

I adore Barbara Stanwyck. The fast paced patter in this movie is pretty good too.

[@djreid]

Barbara Stanwyck is one of my all-time favorite actors. She is so natural, so authentic and believable. Way ahead of her time in sensitive topics and blows away to the top of the game.

[@tammyguessbeckham2212]

I have always loved Barbara!!! I think I have watched every movie she made. She was awesome in The Thorn Birds!! She was old by that time but she was fantastic! Actresses today are nothing like the legendary ones. Barbara, Betty, Joan,Rita, Audrey, Kathrine, Judy, Natalie, I know there are many more. Thank you for sharing all these great memories with us!!!

[@CultCinemaClassics]

Hope you keep enjoying these gems here in CCC!

[@keithharvey7230]

Irene Dunne.

[@echoecho3108]

Thanx muchly, CCC, for sharing this little treasure, and especially for presenting it in its original b&w format. Loved Barbara in "Ball of Fire", and this one was fun, too. Burlesque queen times two. 😊 I'd read Gypsy's book, but this is my first time with the movie. Pinky Lee. I recognized him and that silly hat of his. Hard to believe that the star of one of my favorite kiddie shows from sooooo long ago started in burlesque. I met him, when I was a lot older. He was in a traveling show with the great Ann Corio, "This Was Burlesque". I told him that i was a faithful fan, and watched him every day on The Pinky Lee Show and then when he hosted The Gumby Show. He hugged me, and said it was nice to meet one of 'his kids', and we sang the Pinky Lee song and the Gumby song. Did you know his signature lisp was real? He said he even had it insured. He introduced me to Ann Corio. She was very sweet. A beautiful and gracious lady. Michael O'Shea. I had such a crush on him from movies and tv. He had beautiful eyes. RIP, Gypsy, Barbara, Pinky and Michael, and thanx so very much, dear Ladies and gentle Men, for the magic, music, and memories. (edit for typo)

[@noshirm6285]

FANTASTIC!!!! ❤️

[@teleosus1]

Good film, relatively edgy for a post code offering. Barbara Stanwyck was one great talent.

[@madelinebell84]

This was a hoot! And those cat-fighting comebacks...wowza! I laughed my tail off!! 🤣🤣🤣

[@lacabinadelproyector6825]

Esa bárbara stanwyck ha salido en muchas películas mexicanas, era estrella de las grandes ligas del México del cine de oro

[@shirleyz7400]

That was a great movie. I thought I knew who it was. Never suspected it was ….. nope I’m not going to spoil it. Everyone will have to watch the movie. 👍😁🎥🍿

[@kathleenmckeithen118]

Great picture!! Thank you, CCC!!

[@denisemadigan1038]

I love these classics!!😎

[@Jacklemus8118]

WOW, what a amazing film, thanks

[@juliocesarpereira4325]

Although, Barbara's face was familiar in the 1970s, when Brazilian TV used to show 1940s films in the afternoon matinees. The first film I remember was 'Roustabout' where she played the owner of a travelling carnival and was starred by Elvis Presley. Last year, I watched 'The Strange Love Of Martha Ivers', a noir film where she performs alongside novice Kirk Douglas and Ven Hefin. Before this film, I didn't have any idea of what a great actress she was. I was attracted to this movie because of Ven Hefin after watching deliver a great performance on Rod Serling's film 'Patterns'.

[@elenaelena935]

Bună dimineața și multumesc pt acest film frumos.

[@MrTerrellRittenhouse]

My favorite actress . My second favorite Stanwyck film.

[@beatrizferreira7809]

Aquí se ve el talento de esta actriz desde sus comienzos😊

[@c3aloha]

This is a better quality print then the one on Amazon

[@Ourladyrules]

i love this movie thank you CCC 🎬🎥💃💃💃

[@rezzer7918]

Love all those 1940's B&W movies, film noire and otherwise. Stanwyck is easy to 'crush over' 😏.

[@hammeredgem.j.c.9030]

That one kept me interested. I liked it.

[@lostintheseventies7969]

G-STRING...is used so loosely,in this movie,LOL

[@maxxpopp2373]

Are you able to get "the lady gambles" with Barbara stanwyck?

[@laerciofarias1271]

Esse filme não conhecia , muito bom ! Obs : acho q Bárbara foi a atriz q mais fez filmes n história do cinema. Ótima atriz 👏👏👏👏😍

[@karensealy9782]

That was fun🎉

[@marcbergeron1750]

Kinda liked this one. Stanwyck in a lighter role.

[@djreid]

A lighter role, but still believable ! What an incredible actor in such a variety of roles !

[@63mckenzie]

Stanny was one of the all time greats.

[@charlesgoetschius2138]

a classic and a big fav of mine

[@MrHowzabout]

Wow, is there anything Stanwyck couldn't do? Straight drama, noir, screwball comedy, westerns and here a hard boiled , wisecracking burlesque dame. This part was turned down by Ginger Rogers and Stanwyck makes it her own. Fabulous!

[@mikesilva3868]

Somebody killed Janet Leigh!" when a shower curtain is drawn open.😅

[@flo6176]

Scénarisé par un certain James Gunn (!), un huis clos criminel dans le milieu du théâtre de divertissement, avec ses danseuses à grande gueule, ses comiques un peu pitoyables mais sympas… Et une Barbara Stanwyck en majesté, nous gratifiant aussi d’un numéro de danse assez énergique.

[@suzysuzy4799]

💚

[@shelleyross3141]

Black and white is better.

[@donitaforrest9064]

Barbara Stanwyck has zero sex appeal .... of all the actresses they could have chosen..... her??

[@djreid]

They chose her because she is believable. And she can actually ACT !!!

[@donitaforrest9064]

@@djreid She was okay in Big Valley as the dominating matron, but she's the antithesis of sexy.

[@MrHowzabout]

Ginger Rogers passed on this one as she thought it was too vulgar. Stanwyck is great in this, in my opinion..hard boiled and sassy but with a touch of class

[@nicoletanis3703]

Welcome to ilhem milles a new CCC member!