Dames at Sea(1971)
A heartfelt parody of 1930s movie musicals.
Dames at Sea Synopsis
Dames at Sea is a musical with book and lyrics by George Haimsohn and Robin Miller and music by Jim Wise. The musical is a parody of large, flashy 1930s Busby Berkeley-style movie musicals in which a chorus girl, newly arrived off the bus from the Midwest to New York City, steps into a role on Broadway and becomes a star. It originally played Off-Off-Broadway in 1966 at the Caffe Cino and then played Off-Broadway, starring newcomer Bernadette Peters, beginning in 1968 for a successful run. The television version was broadcast on the Bell System Family Theater on NBC on November 15, 1971. The cast had extra chorus girls and boys, and there were full production numbers, turning into the very thing it was spoofing. Ann Miller was singled out for praise, especially when "she was allowed to tap out her brassy...temperamental star..."
Dames at Sea (1971) is a music, comedy and tv movie film directed by Walter C. Miller, released on November 15, 1971 with a runtime of 1h. It stars Ann-Margret, Harvey Evans, Fred Gwynne and Anne Meara. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 2 ratings.
- Director:
- Walter C. Miller
- Writers:
- George Haimsohn, Robin Miller
- Producers:
- Joseph Cates
- Production:
- NBC Productions
- Status:
- Released
Dames at Sea Cast & Crew
Main cast
Ann-Margret
as Ruby
Harvey Evans
as Dick
Fred Gwynne
as Hennesy
Anne Meara
as Joan
Ann Miller
as Mona
Dick Shawn
as Lucky
- Eileen Casey
Eileen Casey
as The Kids
Key crew
Directed by Walter C. Miller, written by George Haimsohn and Robin Miller, produced by Joseph Cates.
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Dames at Sea Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 2 ratings.
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Dames at Sea – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Dames at Sea online?
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Who stars in Dames at Sea?
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The main cast of Dames at Sea (1971) includes Ann-Margret, Harvey Evans, Fred Gwynne, Anne Meara and Ann Miller. The film was directed by Walter C. Miller. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Dames at Sea released?
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Dames at Sea was released on November 15, 1971 and runs for 1h.
Is Dames at Sea worth watching?
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Dames at Sea (1971) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 2 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy music, comedy and tv movie films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.