Dancing in the Dark
""My Dream was to Become a Star...So Somewhere, Some Day, You'd Know I Did It, In Spite of You - My Father!""
Originally released in 1949. Dancing in the Dark is a comedy/romance film. directed by Irving Reis.
Starring William Powell, Mark Stevens, and Betsy Drake
Synopsis
Emery Slade was one of the brightest stars in Hollywood in 1932, but by 1949 his career has hit the skids. Fortunately, he is able to convince studio head Melville Crossman to cast him in the adaptation of a hit Broadway show. Crossman has one condition: Slade must travel to New York and convince the female star of the stage production to join the film. Slade goes, but, when he eyes the winsome Julie Clarke, he hatches a different scheme.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 2, 1949
76 years ago
Runtime
1h 32m
92 minutes total
User Rating
5.0/10
Mixed (2 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
William Powell
as Emery Slade
Mark Stevens
as Bill Davis
Betsy Drake
as Julie Clarke
Adolphe Menjou
as Melville Crossman
Randy Stuart
as Rosalie Brooks
Lloyd Corrigan
as John Barker
Hope Emerson
as Mrs. Schlaghammer
Walter Catlett
as Joe Brooks
Don Beddoe
as Barney Bassett
Jean Hersholt
as Jean Hersholt
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- 20th Century Fox
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dancing in the Dark about?
Emery Slade was one of the brightest stars in Hollywood in 1932, but by 1949 his career has hit the skids. Fortunately, he is able to convince studio head Melville Crossman to cast him in the adapt...
Who directed Dancing in the Dark?
Dancing in the Dark was directed by Irving Reis.
How long is Dancing in the Dark?
Dancing in the Dark has a runtime of 1 hours and 32 minutes (92 minutes total).
When was Dancing in the Dark released?
Dancing in the Dark was released on December 2, 1949 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Dancing in the Dark?
The main cast of Dancing in the Dark includes William Powell, Mark Stevens, Betsy Drake, Adolphe Menjou, Randy Stuart.