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Shearer, Moira, 1926-2006

 Person

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

 Item
Identifier: D002.01.0004.0035.00001
Abstract

Ballerina Moira Shearer performs in ''A Midsummer Night's Dream.''

Dates: 1954

Shearer, Moira, 1954-1960

 File
Identifier: D002.01.0004.0035
Abstract

Photographs of ballet dancer Moira Shearer performing in various dances.

Dates: 1954-1960

The Red Shoes, 1948

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Identifier: D004.04.0047.0007.00001
Abstract

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.

Dates: 1948

The Red Shoes (film), 1960

 Item
Identifier: D002.01.0004.0035.00002
Abstract

Moira Shearer performs with then ensemble in the dance film ''The Red Shoes.''

Dates: 1960

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Dance 3
Photographs 3
Scotland 3
Dance recitals 2
Ballerinas 1