: The provocative title is somewhat misleading; the "stripper" aspect refers to a low-point in Lila's career where she is forced to work in a traveling carnival show, serving more as a symbol of her desperation than a focus of the film.
: While it wasn't a massive hit upon release, it has since been appreciated for its sensitive portrayal of a woman "past her prime" in the eyes of society and its exploration of the stifling nature of 1950s/60s Americana. The Stripper (1963).avi
The film is a poignant drama directed by Franklin J. Schaffner, based on William Inge's play A Loss of Roses . It follows Lila Green (played by Joanne Woodward), a failed actress who returns to her small hometown after being abandoned by her manager-boyfriend. The Stripper (1963): A Small-Town Melodrama : The provocative title is somewhat misleading; the