Janie Barlow — Dancing Lady Character Profile

About Janie Barlow

Protagonist and talented dancer who rises from a burlesque show to Broadway stardom through perseverance and artistic growth.

Janie Barlow — Character Profile

Character Facts

Played by

Joan Crawford

Appears in

Dancing Lady (1933)

Role

Protagonist

Relationships (3)

• Janie Barlow — Professional Replacement — Vivian Warner (Gloria Foy)

  Professional succession within the cast.

• Janie Barlow — Professional Director And Protégée — Patch Gallagher (Clark Gable)

  Professional mentorship based on artistic merit.

• Janie Barlow — Romantic Patron And Former Lover — Tod Newton (Franchot Tone)

  Initial romantic and financial patronage that turns toxic.

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