Dancing Lady poster

Dancing Lady (1933)

"The Scenes Are Enthralling! The Electrical Ballet! Girls in Cellophane! Mirrors of Venus! Merry-Go-Round Girls"

6.819331h 32mEN
ComedyRomanceMusic

Directed by Robert Z. Leonard

Rating

6.8/10

Runtime

1h 32m

Language

EN

Release

November 24, 1933

Director

Robert Z. Leonard

Official Trailer

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Overview

Janie lives to dance and will dance anywhere, even stripping in a burlesque house. Tod Newton, the rich playboy, discovers her there and helps her get a job in a real Broadway musical being directed by Patch. Tod thinks he can get what he wants from Janie, Patch thinks Janie is using her charms rath...

Cast

Joan Crawford

Joan Crawford

Janie Barlow

Clark Gable

Clark Gable

Patch Gallagher

Franchot Tone

Franchot Tone

Tod Newton

May Robson

May Robson

Dolly Todhunter

Winnie Lightner

Winnie Lightner

Rosette LaRue

Fred Astaire

Fred Astaire

Fred Astaire

Robert Benchley

Robert Benchley

Ward King

Ted Healy

Ted Healy

Steve

Art Jarrett

Art Jarrett

Art

Grant Mitchell

Grant Mitchell

Jasper Bradley Sr.

Nelson Eddy

Nelson Eddy

Nelson Eddy

Maynard Holmes

Maynard Holmes

Jasper Bradley Jr.

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into Dancing Lady (1933), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

Janie lives to dance and will dance anywhere, even stripping in a burlesque house. Tod Newton, the rich playboy, discovers her there and helps her get a job in a real Broadway musical being directed by Patch. Tod thinks he can get what he wants from Janie, Patch thinks Janie is using her charms rather than talent to get to the top, and Janie thinks Patch is the greatest. Steve, the stage manager, has the Three Stooges helping him manage all the show girls. Fred Astaire and Nelson Eddy make appearances as famous Broadway personalities.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of Dancing Lady. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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