Belle Barth was known for her foul mouthed, bawdy, irreverent humor.
11 Facts About Belle Barth
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Belle Barth worked small clubs throughout the area, occasionally travelling to New York and Chicago to perform.
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In 1953, Belle Barth was arrested and fined $25 for her act; several other cases against her were thrown out of court, including one lawsuit for 1.6 million dollars, brought by two schoolteachers who claimed that Belle Barth's act had corrupted them morally and harmed their health.
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In spite of these charges, Belle Barth did not modify her act.
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Belle Barth returned to Miami Beach to play at venues including Harry's American Showroom at the Eden Roc, the Red Room at the Saxony, the Hotel Plaza in Joe's Lounge for Lovers, and Sans Souci lounge.
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Belle Barth was usually accompanied by Margie Sherwin on piano.
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Belle Barth had no children, but her family included many siblings, nieces and nephews.
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Belle Barth became ill in Las Vegas in May 1970, after her final performance in Miami Beach, at Joe's Lounge at the Hotel Plaza, during March 1970.
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Belle Barth performed at the Flamingo once more in September 1970.
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Belle Barth died at 10 pm on February 14,1971, aged 59, at her Miami Beach home.
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Belle Barth released nine "adult party record albums" of original material.