Shearer, Moira, 1926-2006
Biography
Scotish ballerina and actress; born17 January, 1926 in Dunfermline, Fife, Scotland – died 31 January 2006 in Oxford, England; in 1939 she joined the Sadler's Wells Ballet School; she made her debut with the International Ballet in 1941 before moving on to Sadler's Wells in 1942; in 1953 she retired from dance but continued to perform as an actress
Found in 4 Collections and/or Records:
A Midsummer Night's Dream, 1954
Ballerina Moira Shearer performs in ''A Midsummer Night's Dream.''
Shearer, Moira, 1954-1960
Photographs of ballet dancer Moira Shearer performing in various dances.
The Red Shoes, 1948
Souvenir program for ''The Red Shoes'' written, produced and directed by Michael Powell & Emeric Pressburger. Principal performers: Anton Walbrook, Marius Goring, Moira Shearer. Presented by: J. Arthur Rank, a production of the Archers.
The Red Shoes (film), 1960
Moira Shearer performs with then ensemble in the dance film ''The Red Shoes.''
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