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The Dance of Life

The Dance of Life

Glamorous! Gorgeous! Heart Breaking!

A vaudeville comic and a pretty young dancer aren't having much luck in their separate careers, so they decide to combine their acts. In order to save money on the road, they get married. Soon their act begins to catch on, and they find themselves booked onto Broadway. They also realize that they actually are in love with each other, but just when things are starting to look up, the comic starts to let success go to his head.

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: The Dance of Life
  • Genres: Romance, Drama, Music
  • Release Date: 1929-08-16
  • Runtime: 115 minutes
  • Rating: 5.5/10 (11 votes)
  • Budget: $0
  • Revenue: $0
  • Production Companies: Paramount Pictures
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 1.1238
  • Languages:

Cast & Crew

Hal Skelly

Hal Skelly

as Ralph 'Skid' Johnson

Nancy Carroll

Nancy Carroll

as Bonny Lee King

Dorothy Revier

Dorothy Revier

as Sylvia Marco

Ralph Theodore

Ralph Theodore

as Harvey Howell

Charles D. Brown

Charles D. Brown

as Lefty Miller

Al St. John

Al St. John

as Bozo

May Boley

May Boley

as Gussie

Oscar Levant

Oscar Levant

as Jerry Evans

Gladys DuBois

Gladys DuBois

as Miss Sherman

James Quinn

James Quinn

as Jimmy

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Keywords

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Dance of Life?

The Dance of Life is a Romance, Drama, Music movie directed by . It was released on 1929-08-16.

Who are the main actors in The Dance of Life?

The main cast includes Hal Skelly, Nancy Carroll, Dorothy Revier, Ralph Theodore, Charles D. Brown, .

Where can I watch The Dance of Life online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if The Dance of Life is available.

Is The Dance of Life based on a true story?

Glamorous! Gorgeous! Heart Breaking!

What is the IMDb rating of The Dance of Life?

The Dance of Life has an IMDb rating of 5.5/10 based on 11 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of The Dance of Life?

The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for The Dance of Life?

The soundtrack was composed by Paramount Pictures. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was The Dance of Life filmed?

The Dance of Life was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is The Dance of Life?

The total runtime of The Dance of Life is 115 minutes.

Is The Dance of Life suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to The Dance of Life?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to The Dance of Life.

Does The Dance of Life have a post-credit scene?

Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!

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