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Dancing Lady

1933·Movie
1h 32min·NR
74
GoodGoodWatch score

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Striking style.

Energy

Spectacular

  • Spectacle7
  • Fast Pace6
  • Adrenaline3

Heart

Hopeful

  • Hopefulness7
  • Romance6
  • Nostalgia6

Humor

Some slapstick and situational comedy

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Physical Comedy6
  • Situational Comedy5
  • Wit & Wordplay4

World

Show business and history

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Direction6
  • Narrative Structure6

Style

Standout score

  • Music Composition8
  • Cinematography7
  • Music Centrality7

Who it's for

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

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.
Classic Hollywood MusicalBroadway RomanceGlamorous ProductionShowbiz Aspirations1930s NostalgiaBurlesque to BroadwayTap Dance ShowcaseScrewball Comedy Elements

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Dancing Lady

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Dancing Lady legally?

You can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Dancing Lady worth watching?

74
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 74/100 (IMDb 6.8 and Rotten Tomatoes 80%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Dancing Lady rated?

NRNuditySexual content

It's rated NR in the United States. Content advisories: nudity and sexual content.

How long is Dancing Lady?

1 h 32 min

Dancing Lady runs 1 h 32 min.

Is Dancing Lady based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

Do critics and audiences agree on Dancing Lady?

Critics80
Audiences69

Not quite. Critics rate Dancing Lady higher (80) than audiences (69). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

Was Dancing Lady a box office hit?

Budget$923,055
Box office$2 million

Yes. It cost about $923,055 to make and earned $2 million worldwide, 2.6 times its budget.

What language is Dancing Lady in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Dancing Lady?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Dancing Lady in 16 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Dancing Lady use?

Binocular ShotBusby Berkeley NumberChorus GirlsEye PokeFunny Background EventIdle RichLast-Second Word SwapLeg FocusThe Musical MusicalTitle DropSexy Backless OutfitSexy Silhouetteand 7 more

TV Tropes lists 19 storytelling tropes for Dancing Lady, including Binocular Shot, Busby Berkeley Number, Chorus Girls.