Shall We Dance
"Foot-free Fred and joyous Ginger...in their gayest, gladdest show!"
Originally released in 1937. Shall We Dance is a comedy/romance film. directed by Mark Sandrich.
Starring Fred Astaire, Ginger Rogers, and Edward Everett Horton
Synopsis
Ballet star Petrov arranges to cross the Atlantic aboard the same ship as the dancer and musical star he's fallen for but barely knows. By the time the ocean liner reaches New York, a little white lie has churned through the rumour mill and turned into a hot gossip item—that the two celebrities are secretly married.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 7, 1937
88 years ago
Runtime
1h 49m
109 minutes total
User Rating
7.2/10
Great (119 votes)
Budget
$991K
Production budget
Box Office
$2.2M
2.2x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Fred Astaire
as Petrov
Ginger Rogers
as Linda Keene
Edward Everett Horton
as Jeffrey Baird
Eric Blore
as Cecil Flintridge
Jerome Cowan
as Arthur Miller
Ketti Gallian
as Lady Tarrington
William Brisbane
as Jim Montgomery
Ann Shoemaker
as Matron
Harriet Hoctor
as Ballet Dancer
Rolfe Sedan
as Ballet Master (uncredited)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $991,000
- Revenue
- $2,168,000
Production Companies
- RKO Radio Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Shall We Dance about?
Ballet star Petrov arranges to cross the Atlantic aboard the same ship as the dancer and musical star he's fallen for but barely knows. By the time the ocean liner reaches New York, a little white ...
Who directed Shall We Dance?
Shall We Dance was directed by Mark Sandrich.
How long is Shall We Dance?
Shall We Dance has a runtime of 1 hours and 49 minutes (109 minutes total).
When was Shall We Dance released?
Shall We Dance was released on May 7, 1937 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Shall We Dance?
The main cast of Shall We Dance includes Fred Astaire, Ginger Rogers, Edward Everett Horton, Eric Blore, Jerome Cowan.
Is Shall We Dance worth watching?
Shall We Dance has a user rating of 7.2/10 based on 119 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.