Dancing Lady
Seen it?1933 | 92 min | Comedy, Romance, Music
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (80% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had little lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for romantics and anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved Top Hat or High Society, start here.
- The mood
- Light and funny, romantic.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 32 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1933: an older pace and style.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
80% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$2 million worldwide on a $923K budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 21K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Robert Z. Leonard
- Joan CrawfordJanie Barlow
- Clark GablePatch Gallagher
- Franchot ToneTod Newton
- May RobsonDolly Todhunter
- Winnie LightnerRosette LaRue
- Fred AstaireFred Astaire
- Robert BenchleyWard King
- Ted HealySteve
- Art JarrettArt
- Grant MitchellJasper Bradley Sr.