Date and Time
- Thursday, Nov 12, 2026 6:45pm
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Opening Night | Intro by film historian Scott Eyman
An ambitious dancer (Joan Crawford) claws her way up from burlesque stripper to Broadway chorus girl; a smitten millionaire (Franchot Tone) offers escape, while a hard-driving dance director (Clark Gable) provides crackling sexual tension. Lavish sets and famed costume designer Adrian’s glittering gowns frame a series of exuberant musical numbers, including Fred Astaire’s screen debut as Joan’s dancing partner. Robert Benchley and the Three Stooges provide comic relief. The introduction to this screening will include a short sequence cut before release — one of Hollywood’s earliest direct references to Adolf Hitler.
