Dames at Sea
"A heartfelt parody of 1930s movie musicals."
Originally released in 1971. Dames at Sea is a music/comedy film. directed by Martin Charnin. At just 60 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Ann-Margret, Harvey Evans, and Fred Gwynne
Synopsis
Dames at Sea is a musical with book and lyrics by George Haimsohn and Robin Miller and music by Jim Wise. The musical is a parody of large, flashy 1930s Busby Berkeley-style movie musicals in which a chorus girl, newly arrived off the bus from the Midwest to New York City, steps into a role on Broadway and becomes a star. It originally played Off-Off-Broadway in 1966 at the Caffe Cino and then played Off-Broadway, starring newcomer Bernadette Peters, beginning in 1968 for a successful run. The television version was broadcast on the Bell System Family Theater on NBC on November 15, 1971. The cast had extra chorus girls and boys, and there were full production numbers, turning into the very thing it was spoofing. Ann Miller was singled out for praise, especially when "she was allowed to tap out her brassy...temperamental star..."
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 15, 1971
54 years ago
Runtime
1h 0m
60 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Good (1 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Directors
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- NBC Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dames at Sea about?
Dames at Sea is a musical with book and lyrics by George Haimsohn and Robin Miller and music by Jim Wise. The musical is a parody of large, flashy 1930s Busby Berkeley-style movie musicals in whic...
Who directed Dames at Sea?
Dames at Sea was directed by Martin Charnin.
How long is Dames at Sea?
Dames at Sea has a runtime of 1 hours and 0 minutes (60 minutes total).
When was Dames at Sea released?
Dames at Sea was released on November 15, 1971 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Dames at Sea?
The main cast of Dames at Sea includes Ann-Margret, Harvey Evans, Fred Gwynne, Anne Meara, Ann Miller.