We Were Dancing
"The hilarious story of two lovable chiselers."
Originally released in 1942. We Were Dancing is a comedy/romance film. directed by Robert Z. Leonard.
Starring Norma Shearer, Melvyn Douglas, and Gail Patrick
Synopsis
A penniless former princess weds an equally cash-strapped baron, so they support themselves by becoming houseguests at the homes of wealthy American socialites.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 30, 1942
83 years ago
Runtime
1h 35m
95 minutes total
User Rating
3.6/10
Mixed (5 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Norma Shearer
as Victoria Anastasia Wilomirska
Melvyn Douglas
as Nicholas Prax
Gail Patrick
as Linda Wayne
Lee Bowman
as Hubert Tyler
Marjorie Main
as Judge Hawkes
Reginald Owen
as Maj. Tyler-Blane
Heather Thatcher
as Mrs. Tyler-Blane
Alan Mowbray
as Grand Duke Basil
Florence Bates
as Mrs. Elsa Vanderlip
Connie Gilchrist
as Olive Ransome
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Loew's Incorporated
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Frequently Asked Questions
What is We Were Dancing about?
A penniless former princess weds an equally cash-strapped baron, so they support themselves by becoming houseguests at the homes of wealthy American socialites.
Who directed We Were Dancing?
We Were Dancing was directed by Robert Z. Leonard.
How long is We Were Dancing?
We Were Dancing has a runtime of 1 hours and 35 minutes (95 minutes total).
When was We Were Dancing released?
We Were Dancing was released on April 30, 1942 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in We Were Dancing?
The main cast of We Were Dancing includes Norma Shearer, Melvyn Douglas, Gail Patrick, Lee Bowman, Marjorie Main.