Remembering Tempest Storm, Burlesque Legend and Former Portlander
Oregon Encyclopedia reports that she and her third husband, fellow burlesquer John Becker, purchased the since-demolished Capitol Theatre on SW 4th Street in 1952 . Their local competitorâthe Star Theaterâgave top marquee billing to Beckerâs ex-wife, Maybelle Anderson, a.k.a. Arabella Andre, who Star owner Betty Roth, a.k.a. Candy Renee, brought to town from San Francisco. Life and Billboard magazines reported on the drama that ensued: Anderson faked an acid attack on Storm and assaulted Becker in downtown Portland...