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burlesque managers would get better results, as much if not more money, and burlesque performers more enjoyment in their work, if there were not the deadly drag and drudgery of two shows a day." She also gave tips on dressing quickly, like a showgirl, by planning and assembling outfits ahead of time.
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408:"Geo Stone & Etta Pillard in 'The Social Maids' at New Nixon"
461:"Etta Pillard and George Stone in Extravaganza at Lyric"
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355:"Gayety--'Social Maids'"
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274:"Miss Henrietta Pillard"
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224:"Burlesque's Other Side"
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