Theatrical release poster Directed by Robert Z. Leonard, Dancing Lady (1933) tells the story of Janie Barlow ( Joan Crawford ), a young dancer who is reduced to stripping in a bur lesque show. Arrested for in decent exp osure, she is bailed out by millionaire playbo y T od Newton (Franchot T one), who was at tracted to her while slumming at the theatre with his society pals. When Janie tries to get a part in a Broadway musical, Tod intercedes with director Patch Gallagher (C lark Gable) to get her the job: he will put his m oney into the show, if Janie is given a part in the chorus. Even though he needs the money, Patch is resistant, until he sees Janie dance and realizes her ta lent. Soon, Tod proposes to Janie and she accepts, but only if the show fails. Meanwhile, Patch has realized that neither his show nor his star, Vivian Warner (Gloria Foy), is right, so he gives Janie the lead in the new version. Although Patch and Janie are attracted to each other, she decides to
