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Lily Christine, widely known by her stage name "The Cat Girl," was an American burlesque performer who rose to prominence in the 1950s. She became a headline attraction at nightclubs in New Orleans, particularly recognized for her feline-themed exotic dance routines. Her act distinguished her from other performers of the era through a highly choreographed performance where she mimicked cat-like movements and behaviors. Christine is remembered as a notable figure of mid-20th-century burlesque and exotic dance entertainment.
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Who was Lilly Christine, the performer known as The Cat Girl?
Lilly Christine was a New Orleans burlesque headliner whose stage name was The Cat Girl. She rose to prominence on Bourbon Street during the late 1940s and 1950s. [Historic New Orleans Collection](https://hnoc.org/publishing/first-draft/burlesque-dancer-who-took-1940s-and-50s-bourbon-street-storm)
Where did Lilly Christine perform in New Orleans?
She was strongly associated with Leon Prima's 500 Club on Bourbon Street. The club's promotional material advertised her as Lilly Christine, The Cat Girl. [Burlesque Hall of Fame](https://burlesquehall.com/museumathome-burlesque-legend-lilly-christine-video/)
What made Lilly Christine's act distinctive?
Her distinctive feature was the feline identity built into the name The Cat Girl and the visual branding of her stage act. Surviving 500 Club postcards and posters promoted that cat-themed persona to New Orleans audiences. [Historic New Orleans Collection](https://hnoc.org/publishing/first-draft/burlesque-dancer-who-took-1940s-and-50s-bourbon-street-storm)
Is the performer's name spelled Lily Christine or Lilly Christine?
The performer is most commonly documented as Lilly Christine, with two Ls in the first name. The catalog spelling Lily Christine refers to the same New Orleans burlesque performer known as The Cat Girl. [Burlesque Hall of Fame](https://burlesquehall.com/museumathome-burlesque-legend-lilly-christine-video/)
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