Kathryn Crawford is pictured on a magazine cover.

There will be two more opportunities for people to see “Grit and Mirrors,” Gale Largey’s inspiring film about Wellsboro’s first and only movie star.

Showings are at 7:30 p.m. this Friday, June 9 and at 8 p.m. next Thursday, June 15, in the Deane Center’s Coolidge Theatre at 104 Main Street in Wellsboro. Admission is by donation.

Kathryn “Kitty” Moran was born in Wellsboro and went on to become a movie star known as Kathryn Crawford during the 1920s and early 1930s. She appeared in 18 feature films alongside Hollywood stars such as Buddy Rogers, Robert Young, Bing Crosby, Jimmy Durante, The Three Stooges, Carole Lombard and others of that era.

Despite turmoil throughout her Iife, she survived and thrived. “Thanks to her sheer grit and a belief in the American dream, Kitty refused to be a victim of past experiences,” said Largey.

He Iives in Wellsboro and is a retired MansfieId University sociology professor who enjoys presenting films about interesting people from this area.

Largey did the research for “Grit and Mirrors” and is the writer and director. Mark Polonia is the editor and Bernadette Chiaramonte did the graphics.  

Anne Acker of Wellsboro is Kitty’s voice and Kevin Thomas, owner of KC101, is the voice of “Radio Man.”

“Many other local residents volunteered their talents for the production for voice-overs and provided assistance,” said Largey.

For more information, contact the Deane Center at 570-724-6220.