In 1949, Janet Leigh was one of the stars of The Red Danube. The film's stars included Walter Pidgeon, Ethel Barrymore, Angela Lansbury and also Peter Lawford, the actor that Janet Leigh shared many of her scenes in the movie with (the pair had already both appeared in Little Women earlier in 1949 and would be re-teamed again in 1952 for the wonderful romantic comedy Just This Once).
Here are some original advertisements and promotional materials for The Red Danube:
Here's a pair of articles focusing on Janet Leigh's involvement with The Red Danube. Apparently, since Janet Leigh played a ballerina in the movie, a real ballet company offered her a job. Sounds like something a press agent came up with but who knows?
Finally, here are some images of the beautiful Janet Leigh in the Red Danube:
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| Janet Leigh and Ethel Barrymore |
