Dancing on a Dime(1940)
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Dancing on a Dime Synopsis
Director Ted Brooks and comedians Jack Norcross, Dandy Joslyn and Phil Miller are part of a troupe of promising young players rehearsing for a WPA show at the Garrick Theater in New York and are stunned when the government withdraws their funding on the day of the show's dress rehearsal. Destitute, the troupe plans to return home when Mac, the stage doorman, offers to allow four of the men, Phil, Dandy, Jack and Ted, to use the theater for a boardinghouse. After accepting Mac's offer, the men improvise bedrooms out of the set pieces and meet amateur actress Lorie Fenton from Cleveland, who is eager to audition for them. When the men learn she recently received a small inheritance, they allow her to audition, hoping she will back the show.
Dancing on a Dime (1940) is a drama, music and comedy film directed by Joseph Santley, released on November 1, 1940 with a runtime of 1h 14m. It stars Robert Paige, Peter Lind Hayes, Eddie Quillan and Frank Jenks. Viewers rate it 5.0 out of 10 across 5 ratings.
- Director:
- Joseph Santley
- Writers:
- Maurice Rapf, Allen Rivkin, Anne Morrison Chapin
- Producers:
- A.M. Botsford
- Cinematographer:
- Charles Lang
- Composer:
- Victor Young
- Production:
- Paramount Pictures
- Status:
- Released
Dancing on a Dime Cast & Crew
Main cast
Robert Paige
as Ted Brooks
Peter Lind Hayes
as Dandy Joslyn
Eddie Quillan
as Jack Norcross
Frank Jenks
as Phil Miller
Grace McDonald
as Lorie Fenton
Virginia Dale
as Dolly Stewart
Carol Adams
as Polly Adams
Lillian Cornell
as Doris Marlowe
William Frawley
as Mac
Charles Lane
as Freeman Taylor
Wanda McKay
as Lulu
Arthur Aylesworth
as Joe Phillips
Key crew
Directed by Joseph Santley, written by Maurice Rapf, Allen Rivkin and Anne Morrison Chapin, produced by A.M. Botsford.
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Dancing on a Dime Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.0/10 from 5 ratings.
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Dancing on a Dime – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Dancing on a Dime online?
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Who stars in Dancing on a Dime?
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The main cast of Dancing on a Dime (1940) includes Robert Paige, Peter Lind Hayes, Eddie Quillan, Frank Jenks and Grace McDonald. The film was directed by Joseph Santley. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Dancing on a Dime released?
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Dancing on a Dime was released on November 1, 1940 and runs for 1h 14m.
Is Dancing on a Dime worth watching?
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Dancing on a Dime (1940) holds an average rating of 5.0 out of 10 from 5 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, music and comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.