Invitation to the Dance(1956)
Invitation to the Dance Synopsis
Three completely different stories are told through dance.
Invitation to the Dance (1956) is a music and fantasy film directed by Gene Kelly, released on May 22, 1956 with a runtime of 1h 33m. It stars Gene Kelly, Igor Youskevitch, Claire Sombert and Tamara Toumanova. Viewers rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 28 ratings.
- Director:
- Gene Kelly
- Writers:
- Gene Kelly
- Producers:
- Arthur Freed
- Cinematographer:
- Joseph Ruttenberg
- Production:
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Budget:
- $2,822,000
- Revenue:
- $615,000
- Status:
- Released
Invitation to the Dance (1956) Trailer
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Invitation to the Dance Cast & Crew
Main cast
Gene Kelly
as Host / Pierrot / The Marine / Sinbad
Igor Youskevitch
as The Lover / The Artist
Claire Sombert
as The Loved
Tamara Toumanova
as The Streetwalker
Diana Adams
as Hat Check Girl
Tommy Rall
as Flashy Boyfriend
Belita
as The Femme Fatale
David Paltenghi
as The Husband
- Daphne Dale
Daphne Dale
as The Wife
Claude Bessy
as The Model
- Irving Davies
Irving Davies
as The Crooner in 'Ring Around the Rosy'
Carol Haney
as Scheherazade
Key crew
Directed by Gene Kelly, written by Gene Kelly, produced by Arthur Freed.
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Invitation to the Dance Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.0/10 from 28 ratings.
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Invitation to the Dance – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Invitation to the Dance online?
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Invitation to the Dance (1956) is currently available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Invitation to the Dance?
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The main cast of Invitation to the Dance (1956) includes Gene Kelly, Igor Youskevitch, Claire Sombert, Tamara Toumanova and Diana Adams. The film was directed by Gene Kelly. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Invitation to the Dance released?
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Invitation to the Dance was released on May 22, 1956 and runs for 1h 33m.
Is Invitation to the Dance worth watching?
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Invitation to the Dance (1956) holds an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from 28 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy music and fantasy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Invitation to the Dance?
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Yes. The official Invitation to the Dance trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.