Behind the Desire: kay kelly

In kay kelly, burlesque dancer Ruby performs a private show in a velvet-draped room. Feather boa trailing, she teases with each removed glove and stocking. kay kelly captures the moment the audience of one can no longer watch passively—he joins her on stage, hands replacing pasties. Mirrors reflect infinite Rubys writhing in kay kelly, her back arched over the chaise lounge. The performance ends not with a bow but with shared breathless applause in kay kelly.