GRAND THEATRE
TO-NIGHT Joan Crawford presents two extremes in her new Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer talkie, "Dance, Fools, Dance," now showing at the Grand Theatre. Iri this graphic cross-section of Chicago, the glamorous star reaches both the heights and depths of the social plane, enacting the most dramatic and gripping role of her career. It is in every sense a fresh triumph for Miss Crawford and reveals her capabilitieg as a dramatic star more deeply than any other role she has essayed. Lester Vail, a newcomer, plays opposite Joan with charm and a splendid acquittal of his role. William Bakewell is cast as Joan's brother for whom she makes a tragic sacrifice, and Clark Gable is the sinister gang chieftain. Cliff Edwards lays aside his ukulele to negotiate a difficu.lt straight dramatic part. Others in the cast who offer splendid performances are William Holden, Earl Foxe, Purnell B. Pratt, Hale Hamilton, Natalie Moorhead, Joan Marsh and Russell Hopton. The whoopee scenes that open the picture dazzle the audience and wind up with a daring midnight swimming orgy reminiscent of Joan's earlier dancing-daughter films.
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Rotorua Morning Post, Volume 1, Issue 191, 6 April 1932, Page 2
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