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Faith Bacon

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Faith Bacon

Born July 19, 1910

Died September 26, 1956 · aged 46

Showman Florenz Ziegfeld Jr. once billed her as "the most beautiful girl in the world". Burlesque dancer Faith Bacon, and not the much better known Sally Rand who worked for Bacon in the early 1930s, is genuinely considered the lady who originated the "fan dance" during "The Jazz Age".

Known For

Prison TrainPrison Train · 1938
Prison Train
★ 7.31938
MovieDramaCrime
Gangsters plan an assassination of a rival while he rides the train carrying him to prison.
A Lady with FansA Lady with Fans · 1942
A Lady with Fans
1942
Movie
Burlesque presentation of "fan dance" by the original performer Faith Bacon.
Dance of ShameDance of Shame · 1942
Dance of Shame
★ 4.01942
Movie
A burlesque presentation in an antique environment with Faith Bacon in black veils.

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