Faith Bacon, 1942 Soundie, "Dance of Shame"

Reissue print 1948. 1942 R.C.M. Productions, produced by Sam Coslow, directed by Josef Berne. Faith Bacon is generally considered to have created the fan and veil dances (shown here) that are associated with Sally Rand. Rand created the bubble dance. Faith died at age 46 in 1956 after a fall from a window that may or may not have been suicide. Faith is 32 years old in this film.

[@natalee5588]

Absolutely spectacular! A wonderful performance!

[@monicatorralba]

she was terrific.

[@MrJafredderf]

She has all the skills and class.

[@fredwood1490]

That was gorgeous!

[@Timotheus157]

Body art. Perfect. ❤

[@michaelgaynor6866]

Never heard of this woman until today( 4-22-19) I knew an Italian Lady here in Philadelphia who saw Sally Rand. Was stunned to read she became a Herion addict,and leapt to her death!

[@ramiroalvarez5397]

Cool 😎 dancing!

[@MsSpeedygonzalezz]

Thanks for posting is interesting to see that nothing has changed and we always strive for freedom and acceptance of the beauty of the body :)

[@MrsOliva]

Налёт грусти под пылью времени.

[@WhirledPublishing]

Definitely worth watching

[@williamthethespian]

A delightful example of a classic burlesque; complete set, music, good lighting, great costume and choreography; art really. A white , lacy drape would be a good addition instead of black solid, perhaps. Still , wonderful.

[@edsonroquevilasboas9396]

Simplesmente magnífico

[@suzml8106]

Beautiful. That's what she was.

[@karyna2824]

Faith Bacon is the most stunning and divinely sensual burlesque artist of her era---never a hint of vulgarity...

[@ViscountVile]

I didn't know that any soundies are so revealing.

[@toulon505]

Nice.

[@jburnett8152]

There is a abbreviated life story of her on the channel "Faces of the Forgotten".

[@gvalley07]

What a beautiful woman!

[@kristineburbey4710]

I never saw this one before

[@foxemartin]

This is quite great!

[@sisuriffs]

Body positivity. Stunning.

[@docsmithdc]

Beautiful.I wonder why no one helped her when she was down on her luck.Didn't anyone care?

[@KrisannaMarie]

docsmithdc she was reportedly very difficult to work with. Someone said she was an addict. I believe she had mental illness issues 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@WhirledPublishing]

That's the way it is in this world - Marilyn Monroe also had to pose nude - to pay her rent - so she wouldn't be out on the street.

[@antoniomoronic2075]

can anyone tell me the name of the song used? thank

[@VictrolaJazz]

I'll bet this is actually in a draft board!

[@bigbob1699]

No shame in beauty .

[@chainsaw76d]

Beautiful, sexy and classy, she was part of a gone world.

[@studionovussoul2436]

😍

[@savrronekinney7060]

❤😊

[@user-cw8ln9fy5y]

❤😊❤😊❤😊❤❤

[@stevejauncey3086]

Now that my friend is art of femine beauty
Rest in peace Faith.

[@hotttt28]

I hope that stage is heated !

[@donreed]

WHY didn't anyone TELL ME ABOUT THIS?!

[@WhirledPublishing]

You have to earn it

[@virc.]

غريب امر الحياة. لقد أصبحت من المنسيين تماما

[@thearcticlord3920]

Nothing to be ashamed of here

[@guymontag349]

Faith had stunningly beautiful legs. But beautiful women are timeless.

[@WhirledPublishing]

Her entire body was amazing

[@bartram33]

Only missing the stilettos.

[@lanpingpug]

She never wore shoes when she danced. Just read a biography and she always boasted that she could dance on her tiptoes with no shoes.

[@haplessdilettante]

Early in the career of shaved axillary hair. Oh, the multiple tumescences this film must be responsible for.

[@lynncurtner3486]

yikes!

[@donfarlan214]

Sooty pants