Slamming documentary examines the rough-and-tumble heyday of women’s professional wrestling in the ’40s and ’50s. Among the ladies of the ring interviewed are former champion Lillian “The Fabulous Moolah” Ellison, Ella Waldek, Ida May Martinez, Penny Banner, Johnnie Mae Young and Gladys Gillem. Written and directed by Ruth Leitman., A handful of pioneering women wrestlers look back at the wild and wooly days before “sports entertainment” was a multi-million-dollar business and female grapplers were regarded as a novelty (or worse, a freak show) in this documentary. Lipstick & Dynamite examines the history of women on the professional wrestling circuit (dating back to 1939) and focuses on eight female fighters, two of whom — The Fabulous Moolah and The Great Mae Young — are still involved in the fight game. Offering a perspective on the darker side of the wrestling circuit, including fixed matches, male promoters eager to take advantage of naïve female newcomers, and the poor treatment and pay often afforded female contestants, the film also examines the lighter side of the business and what some of the greats of women’s wrestling have done after leaving the ring. Lipstick & Dynamite was shown in competition at the 2004 Tribeca Film Festival.
Q&A :
Q: Who are the main cast members in “Lipstick & Dynamite: The First Ladies of Wrestling ” ?
A: The main cast includes Gladys Gillem,Ida May Martinez,Cyndi Lauper,M. Connie Diletti,Ella Waldek,Anne Hubbell,Jason Wells,Groucho Marx,Lillian Ellison,Erin Faith Young,Lydia Dean Pilcher,Nancy Segler,Penny Banner,Ruth Leitman,Johnnie Mae Young,Bill Cosby.
Q: When Did the “Lipstick & Dynamite: The First Ladies of Wrestling” Released?
A: The Movie “Lipstick & Dynamite: The First Ladies of Wrestling” originally aired on 2004-01-01 and released in the year of 2004.
Q: What Languages are available to watch “Lipstick & Dynamite: The First Ladies of Wrestling” ?
A: Is also available in eng language.
Q: Where to watch “Lipstick & Dynamite: The First Ladies of Wrestling” ?
A: “Lipstick & Dynamite: The First Ladies of Wrestling” is Avaiable on Netflix. as its Netflix Originals.
