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Dance, Girl, Dance

Dorothy Arzner, USA 1940, 90’
Christopher Strong Dorothy Arzner, Pioneer, Queer, Feminist

Judy and Bubbles, cabaret dancers, embark on a journey to conquer New York City. The juxtaposition of the classic ballerina and the burlesque queen challenges audience expectations. Dorothy Arzner's most personal and daring film, it was heralded by feminist critics as a milestone in the history of women’s cinema. 

Monika Talarczyk
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We 06 Nov, 12:30knh 4
Sa 09 Nov, 19:15knh 4
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Dorothy Arzner

Dorothy Arzner was a pioneering director, producer, and lecturer in women's cinema. Raised in Los Angeles, she built her career during the classical Hollywood era, working at Paramount and RKO, and later as an independent filmmaker. She was the first woman to join the American Directors Guild and directed sixteen feature films in her career. Known for her ability to create stars, she worked with icons like Clara Bow, Katharine Hepburn, and Joan Crawford. Arzner specialized in romantic comedies and melodramas and made a lasting impact on cinema history with films like Dance, Girl, Dance.

Selected filmography

1927 Polowanie na kawalera / Get Your Man

1929 Dzikie przyjęcie / The Wild Party

1931 Pracujące dziewczęta / The Working Girls  

1933 Christopher Strong

1940 Tańcz, dziewczyno, tańcz / Dance, Girl, Dance

Cast & Crew

director Dorothy Arzner
screenplay Frank Davis, Vicki Baum
cinematography Russell Metty, Joseph H. August
editing Robert Wise
music Edward Ward
cast Maureen O’Hara, Louis Hayward, Lucille Ball, Virginia Field
producer Erich Pommer
production RKO Pictures
sales Park Circus
language English
coloration b&w
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