Dance Hall(1950)
Dance Hall Synopsis
Episodic tale of four factory girls and their various romances at the local dance hall in Chiswick, London. Unusual at the time, the film tells its story from a feminine perspective. Today, it is mainly recognised for its post-war London atmosphere, with bomb sites, trolleybuses and rationing.
Dance Hall (1950) is a drama and romance film directed by Charles Crichton, released on June 8, 1950 with a runtime of 1h 20m. It stars Natasha Parry, Jane Hylton, Diana Dors and Petula Clark. Viewers rate it 6.1 out of 10 across 7 ratings.
- Director:
- Charles Crichton
- Writers:
- Diana Morgan, E. V. H. Emmett, Alexander Mackendrick
- Producers:
- E. V. H. Emmett
- Cinematographer:
- Douglas Slocombe
- Production:
- Ealing Studios, J. Arthur Rank Organisation
- Status:
- Released
Dance Hall (1950) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Dance Hall before you stream it.
Dance Hall Cast & Crew
Main cast
Natasha Parry
as Eve
Jane Hylton
as Mary
Diana Dors
as Carole
Petula Clark
as Georgie
Donald Houston
as Phil
Bonar Colleano
as Alec
- Douglas Barr
Douglas Barr
as Peter
Fred Johnson
as Mr. Wilson
Gladys Henson
as Mrs. Wilson
Dandy Nichols
as Mrs. Crabtree
Sydney Tafler
as Manager
- James Carney
James Carney
as Mike
Key crew
Directed by Charles Crichton, written by Diana Morgan, E. V. H. Emmett and Alexander Mackendrick, produced by E. V. H. Emmett.
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Dance Hall Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.1/10 from 7 ratings.
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Dance Hall – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Dance Hall online?
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Dance Hall (1950) is available to stream on Netflix. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Dance Hall?
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The main cast of Dance Hall (1950) includes Natasha Parry, Jane Hylton, Diana Dors, Petula Clark and Donald Houston. The film was directed by Charles Crichton. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Dance Hall released?
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Dance Hall was released on June 8, 1950 and runs for 1h 20m.
Is Dance Hall worth watching?
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Dance Hall (1950) holds an average rating of 6.1 out of 10 from 7 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Dance Hall?
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Yes. The official Dance Hall trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.