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Dancing Feet

"The Fastest-Maddest Peppiest Dance Jamboree to ZIP Across the Screen!"

January 20, 1936 1h 10m 5.2/10 (4 votes)

Originally released in 1936. Dancing Feet is a music/comedy film. directed by Joseph Santley. At just 70 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Ben Lyon, Joan Marsh, and Edward Nugent

Synopsis

Peyton Wells (Ben Lyon) rescues Judy Jones (Joan Marsh) from a very dull young man, at a sedate party given for her by her multi-millionaire grandfather Silas P. Jones (Purnell Pratt.) Judy refuses to accompany Peyton on a slumming trip to a cheap dance hall, and Peyton dances with several of the dowagers and tells them that Silas is practically dying of scarlet fever. The guests hastily depart and Joan joins Peyton at the Dreamland Dance Hall. She is mistaken by Jimmy Cassidy (Edward J. Nugent) as one of the hostesses and decides to dance with him as a lark. One thing follows another and Judy gets disinherited and takes a job at the dance hall through Jimmy and his friend Mabel(Isabel Jewell.) Jimmy confides to Judy his ambition to become a dance instructor over the radio and Judy decides to help him but can't get the needed financial backing. She gets Peyton to front the money, promising him she will reconsider his offer of marriage if Jimmy's plan fails.

Quick Facts

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Release Date January 20, 1936 90 years ago
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Runtime 1h 10m 70 minutes total
User Rating 5.2/10 Mixed (4 votes)
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Production Companies

  • Republic Pictures

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dancing Feet about?

Peyton Wells (Ben Lyon) rescues Judy Jones (Joan Marsh) from a very dull young man, at a sedate party given for her by her multi-millionaire grandfather Silas P. Jones (Purnell Pratt.) Judy refuses...

Who directed Dancing Feet?

Dancing Feet was directed by Joseph Santley.

How long is Dancing Feet?

Dancing Feet has a runtime of 1 hours and 10 minutes (70 minutes total).

When was Dancing Feet released?

Dancing Feet was released on January 20, 1936 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Dancing Feet?

The main cast of Dancing Feet includes Ben Lyon, Joan Marsh, Edward Nugent, Isabel Jewell, James Burke.