The Taxi Dancer
| The Taxi Dancer | |
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| Directed by | Harry F. Millarde |
| Written by |
Story: Robert Terry Shannon Adaptation: A.P. Younger Titles: Ralph Spence |
| Starring |
Joan Crawford Owen Moore Marc McDermott Gertrude Astor |
| Cinematography | Ira H. Morgan |
| Distributed by | Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer |
Release dates |
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Running time | 64 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language |
Silent English intertitles |
The Taxi Dancer is a 1927 silent comedy film starring Joan Crawford and Douglas Gilmore. Crawford plays Joselyn Poe, a southern girl who tries her luck as dancer in New York. When she is unable to find work, she works as taxi dancer and meets several suitors throughout the story.[1] [2] [3]
This was the first film in which Joan Crawford received top billing.
Cast
- Joan Crawford - Joslyn Poe
- Owen Moore - Lee Rogers
- Marc McDermott - Henry Brierhalter
- Gertrude Astor - Kitty Lane
- Rockliffe Fellowes - Stephen Bates
- Douglas Gilmore - James Kelvin
- William Orlamond - 'Doc' Ganz
- Claire McDowell - Aunt Mary
- Bert Roach - Charlie Cook
- Lou Costello - Extra (uncredited)
Crew
- David Townsend (art director) - Set Designer