Dancing on a Dime
"IT'S A MUSICAL METEOR!"
Originally released in 1940. Dancing on a Dime is a drama/music film. directed by Joseph Santley. At just 74 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Robert Paige, Peter Lind Hayes, and Eddie Quillan
Synopsis
Director Ted Brooks and comedians Jack Norcross, Dandy Joslyn and Phil Miller are part of a troupe of promising young players rehearsing for a WPA show at the Garrick Theater in New York and are stunned when the government withdraws their funding on the day of the show's dress rehearsal. Destitute, the troupe plans to return home when Mac, the stage doorman, offers to allow four of the men, Phil, Dandy, Jack and Ted, to use the theater for a boardinghouse. After accepting Mac's offer, the men improvise bedrooms out of the set pieces and meet amateur actress Lorie Fenton from Cleveland, who is eager to audition for them. When the men learn she recently received a small inheritance, they allow her to audition, hoping she will back the show.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 1, 1940
85 years ago
Runtime
1h 14m
74 minutes total
User Rating
4.5/10
Mixed (4 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Paramount Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dancing on a Dime about?
Director Ted Brooks and comedians Jack Norcross, Dandy Joslyn and Phil Miller are part of a troupe of promising young players rehearsing for a WPA show at the Garrick Theater in New York and are st...
Who directed Dancing on a Dime?
Dancing on a Dime was directed by Joseph Santley.
How long is Dancing on a Dime?
Dancing on a Dime has a runtime of 1 hours and 14 minutes (74 minutes total).
When was Dancing on a Dime released?
Dancing on a Dime was released on November 1, 1940 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Dancing on a Dime?
The main cast of Dancing on a Dime includes Robert Paige, Peter Lind Hayes, Eddie Quillan, Frank Jenks, Grace McDonald.