Motion Picture Daily (Oct-Dec 1955)

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**Girl in the Red Velvet Swing" Bows at ffo.vt/ r¥~! HE CinemaScope biography of Evelyn J_ Nesbit Thaw, the "Gibson Girl" of the early 1900's and central figure in one of America's most sensational murder trials, was awarded a gala celebrity and press preview last night at New York's Roxy Theatre. Titled "The Girl in the Red Velvet Swing," the 20th Century-Fox production stars Ray Milland, Joan Collins and Farlsy Granger. Present at the showing were leading personalities from Hollywood, the Broadway stage and television. Also in attendance were representatives of national, metropolitan and film trade press. The Charles Brackett production directed by Richard Fleischer commences its regular engagement at the theatre on Wednesday. Pictured at the right is beautiful Dana Wynter, who makes her screen debut in the soon-to-be-released "The View from Pompey's Head," arriving at the theatre with socialite Oleg Cassini. Former Miss America, Bess Myerson, and her husband, Alan Layne, add glamour to the preview festivities. The new managing director of the Roxy Theatre, Robert C. Rothafel, welcomes lovelv Dana Wvnter. Pictured in the lobby of the Roxy Theatre prior to the preview of "The Girl in the Red Velvet Swing" are Charles Einfeld, vice-president of 20th Centurv-Fox, and Mrs. Einfeld. Crowds fill the inner lobby of the Roxy Theatre to view the celebrities being photographed by newsreel and newspaper still photographers.