Movie

Dancing on a Dime

“IT'S A MUSICAL METEOR!”

★ 5.0(5)19401h 14m

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Good to know

Director: Joseph Santley
Release date: 1940-11-01
Runtime: 1h 14m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Paramount Pictures

About Dancing on a Dime

Dancing on a Dime is a 1940 movie in the Drama, Music and Comedy genres, directed by Joseph Santley, starring Robert Paige, Peter Lind Hayes and Eddie Quillan. It has a runtime of 1 hour 14 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.0/10 from 5 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Dancing on a Dime in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Director Ted Brooks and comedians Jack Norcross, Dandy Joslyn and Phil Miller are part of a troupe of promising young players rehearsing for a WPA show at the Garrick Theater in New York and are stunned when the government withdraws their funding on the day of the show's dress rehearsal. Destitute, the troupe plans to return home when Mac, the stage doorman, offers to allow four of the men, Phil, Dandy, Jack and Ted, to use the theater for a boardinghouse. After accepting Mac's offer, the men improvise bedrooms out of the set pieces and meet amateur actress Lorie Fenton from Cleveland, who is eager to audition for them. When the men learn she recently received a small inheritance, they allow her to audition, hoping she will back the show.

Cast

Robert Paige

Ted Brooks

Peter Lind Hayes

Dandy Joslyn

Eddie Quillan

Jack Norcross

Frank Jenks

Phil Miller

Grace McDonald

Lorie Fenton

Virginia Dale

Dolly Stewart

Carol Adams

Polly Adams

Lillian Cornell

Doris Marlowe

William Frawley

Mac

Charles Lane

Freeman Taylor

Wanda McKay

Lulu

Arthur Aylesworth

Joe Phillips

Themes & keywords

musical

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Dancing on a Dime in Canada?+

Dancing on a Dime is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Canada. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Dancing on a Dime on Netflix?+

Dancing on a Dime is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How long is Dancing on a Dime?+

Dancing on a Dime has a runtime of 1 hour 14 minutes (74 minutes).

Who stars in Dancing on a Dime?+

Dancing on a Dime stars Robert Paige, Peter Lind Hayes, Eddie Quillan, Frank Jenks and Grace McDonald.

When did Dancing on a Dime come out?+

Dancing on a Dime is a 1940 movie directed by Joseph Santley.

What genre is Dancing on a Dime?+

Dancing on a Dime is Drama, Music and Comedy film.

Who directed Dancing on a Dime?+

Dancing on a Dime was directed by Joseph Santley.