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Melvin and Howard (1980) Photo: MCA/Universal Pictures/Photofest Mary Steenburgen plays a sassy stripper in Jonathan Demme’s early comedy. When her jealous mate incites her boss to fire her, she whips off her costume and sashays out of the room in nothing but heels. 2. IFC.com – Independent Film Channel – News, Interviews, Schedule & Shows.