James R. Connell
James R. CONNELL (1928–2012, USA) was an American filmmaker active in mid-century burlesque. He is best known for co-directing the feature-length B-Girl Rhapsody (1952) together with Lillian Hunt, a cult film now selected for IFFR 2026’s The Future Is NOW focus. Connell worked across revue films and burlesque features during the 1950s, beginning his career as an assistant director.
Filmography
B-Girl Rhapsody (1952, co-director with Lillian Hunt), Sideshow Burlesque (1954), Merry Maids of the Gay Way (1954)
James R. Connell at IFFR
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B-Girl Rhapsody
Lillian Hunt, James R. Connell | 77' | USA | No premiere
A recreation of a typical 1950s burlesque show with energetic stripping and formidably corny comedy skits.