Dancing Lady movie poster

Dancing Lady

1933 · 1h 32m · Released

NR Comedy, Romance, Music

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.

6.9 The Movie Database
Read the book by James Warner Bellah

Where to stream Dancing Lady

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Trailers and promos

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Why This Scene From DANCING LADY (1933) Was Censored | Untold Hollywood

Top cast and crew

Robert Z. Leonard Director
Joan Crawford Janie Barlow
Clark Gable Patch Gallagher
Franchot Tone Tod Newton
May Robson Dolly Todhunter
Winnie Lightner Rosette LaRue
Fred Astaire Fred Astaire
Robert Benchley Ward King
Ted Healy Steve
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Frequently asked questions about Dancing Lady

Where can I watch Dancing Lady in the United States?

Dancing Lady is not on a subscription streaming service in the United States at the moment, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.

What are the ratings for Dancing Lady?

Dancing Lady scores 6.9 on The Movie Database.

Who stars in Dancing Lady?

Dancing Lady stars Joan Crawford, Clark Gable, Franchot Tone, May Robson, and Winnie Lightner. Robert Z. Leonard is the director.

How long is Dancing Lady?

Dancing Lady runs 1h 32m (92 minutes).

When did Dancing Lady come out?

Dancing Lady was released on November 24, 1933.

Which studio made Dancing Lady?

Dancing Lady was produced by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer in the United States.

What was the budget for Dancing Lady?

Dancing Lady was made on a budget of $923,055.

How much did Dancing Lady make at the box office?

Dancing Lady grossed $2,400,000 worldwide, against a budget of $923,055.

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