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Lois De Fee was an American sideshow and burlesque performer who gained prominence during the golden age of burlesque in the 1940s. She was best known for her towering height, standing nearly six feet six inches tall, which made her a highly sought-after novelty act. She headlined at Hubert's Museum, a famous venue in New York City known for featuring sideshow performers and unique entertainers. Her career exemplified the mid-20th-century entertainment culture that embraced human variety and theatrical spectacle.
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Why was Lois De Fee called the Queen of the Amazons?
The nickname grew from her striking height and her 1939 appearance at the New York World's Fair's Amazon exhibit. Al Minsky later recruited her for burlesque, turning the Amazon image into a headline act.
How tall was Lois De Fee?
Publicity and surviving accounts commonly put her at about 6 feet 4 inches, although figures vary between sources and advertisements. The reliable point is that she was well over 6 feet tall, an unusual feature that defined her act.
Where did Lois De Fee perform?
She worked in New York clubs including Leon & Eddie's and later headlined Minsky-associated burlesque venues. A William P. Gottlieb portrait places her at Club Nocturne in New York around 1948.
What made Lois De Fee different from a typical burlesque dancer?
Her act used statuesque posing, slow presentation, and novelty-show presence as much as conventional dancing. She first worked as a bouncer or hostess at Leon & Eddie's before becoming a top burlesque headliner in the 1940s.
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