
Dance on Roses
Seen it?1954 | 119 min | Comedy, Drama
Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With almost no lasting buzz and soft box office, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- One for music lovers and anyone looking to switch off and smile. The music is woven into the story, not just laid on top. Fans of Tommy or High Society should feel right at home.
- The mood
- Funny with heart.
- The pace
- Gives its people room to develop, at 1 hr 59 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Swedish, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Made in 1954: an older pace and style.
- Skip it if you're after something serious tonight.
Marianne is a dancer at the Lilla Teatern. The theatre has financial troubles and its existence is under threat. Marianne falls in love with Stig Broman, the owner of the theatre. After a few problems, the actors manage to set up a show, with Marianne as leading lady, which will decide the fate of the theatre.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 267 people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Schamyl Bauman
- Sickan CarlssonMarianne Molin
- Karl-Arne HolmstenStig Broman
- Olof WinnerstrandAnders Olander
- Dagmar EbbesenJohanna
- John BotvidGustafsson
- ElisavetaClary Brandt
- Hjördis PettersonOlga Eckers
- Arne KällerudBörje
- Allan EdwallOlsson, journalist
- Inger JuelMaggie Broman