Lady of Burlesque

Lady of Burlesque

Mirth! Murder! Melody! Mystery! and Girls! Girls! Girls!

Directed by William A. Wellman

Produced by Hunt Stromberg Productions

194391 min5.4 / 10

A lighthearted 1940s whodunit set in a burlesque theater, blending murder mystery with comedy, music, and the camaraderie of performers.

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.

Questions people ask

  • Is Lady of Burlesque sad? Not especially. Less sad than 73% of films.

  • Is Lady of Burlesque easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 67% of films.

  • Does Lady of Burlesque end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

  • Is Lady of Burlesque violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

  • Is Lady of Burlesque scary? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

15/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Conventional, and it does not land.

Rarity47

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise4

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love7

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Like Lady of Burlesque

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Lady of Burlesque

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Lady of Burlesque, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Lady of Burlesque, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Lady of Burlesque, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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