MARTON CIVIC THEATRE
"THE BRIDE M OKE RED" Joan Crawford dances in a motion picture for the first time since “Dancing Lady.’’ She learned the tango and several native dances of Trieste, for her role as Anni, a cabaret entertainer, in “The Bride Wore Red.” Her new starring picture, in which Franchot Tone and Robert Young are featured, comes to the Civic Theatre to-night and tomorrow. Miss Crawford placed herself on a rigorous schedule of lessons and exercises, working on the dances for two hours each morning ancl afternoon while learning the difficult routines. Dancing is no novelty to the star, but in “The Bride Wore Red" she sings as well before the camera, culminating three years of voice study. Heather Wright on the Stage. On Thursday and Friday evenings Heather Wright, direct from Australian Tivoli Theatre, will make her appearance on the stage in conjnuctioa with a full programme. Heathei Wright is a brilliant contortionist and high-kicking stepdancer.
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Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 83, Issue 31, 7 February 1939, Page 10
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159MARTON CIVIC THEATRE Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 83, Issue 31, 7 February 1939, Page 10
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