The Unfinished Dance
"Romance! Spectacle! Music!"
Originally released in 1947. The Unfinished Dance is a drama/music film. directed by Henry Koster.
Starring Margaret O'Brien, Cyd Charisse, and Karin Booth
Synopsis
Meg, a young ballet student, idolizes the school's top ballerina, the shallow Ariane Bouchet. Meg is distressed when she learns visiting prima ballerina Darina rather than Bouchet will play the lead in the school's production of "Swan Lake." So on opening night, Meg arranges an accident which nearly kills Darina and ends her dancing career. As a result, Bouchet becomes a star, while Meg is torn with guilt. This is a remake of the 1937 French film "Ballerina", based on a short story by Paul Morand.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 19, 1947
78 years ago
Runtime
1h 41m
101 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Good (6 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Unfinished Dance about?
Meg, a young ballet student, idolizes the school's top ballerina, the shallow Ariane Bouchet. Meg is distressed when she learns visiting prima ballerina Darina rather than Bouchet will play the lea...
Who directed The Unfinished Dance?
The Unfinished Dance was directed by Henry Koster.
How long is The Unfinished Dance?
The Unfinished Dance has a runtime of 1 hours and 41 minutes (101 minutes total).
When was The Unfinished Dance released?
The Unfinished Dance was released on September 19, 1947 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Unfinished Dance?
The main cast of The Unfinished Dance includes Margaret O'Brien, Cyd Charisse, Karin Booth, Danny Thomas, Esther Dale.