Ann Corio

Ann Corio, a stunning performer, may have only appeared in a limited number of low-budget exotic films, but her true stardom lay on the stage, a platform she dominated for over two decades. As a renowned striptease artist, she is most notably associated with her impressive work at Minsky's Burlesk Theater in New York, where she captivated audiences with her captivating performances. In 1940, her salary was a remarkable $1,000 per week, supplemented by a 25% share of the theater's total receipts, a testament to her immense popularity. Interestingly, Corio once proposed a rebranding of the art of striptease, suggesting it be referred to as "deciduous kinesthetics."