Movie

We Were Dancing

“The hilarious story of two lovable chiselers.”

★ 4.3(6)19421h 35m

We Were Dancing is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home in United States. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 21 June 2026.

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Good to know

Director: Robert Z. Leonard
Release date: 1942-04-30
Runtime: 1h 35m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Loew's Incorporated

We Were Dancing — trailer

About We Were Dancing

We Were Dancing is a 1942 movie in the Comedy and Romance genres, directed by Robert Z. Leonard, starring Norma Shearer, Melvyn Douglas and Gail Patrick. It has a runtime of 1 hour 35 minutes. It holds an average rating of 4.3/10 from 6 viewers. Below you can see where to watch We Were Dancing in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

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.

Cast

Norma Shearer

Victoria Anastasia Wilomirska

Melvyn Douglas

Nicholas Prax

Gail Patrick

Linda Wayne

Lee Bowman

Hubert Tyler

Marjorie Main

Judge Hawkes

Reginald Owen

Maj. Tyler-Blane

Heather Thatcher

Mrs. Tyler-Blane

Alan Mowbray

Grand Duke Basil

Florence Bates

Mrs. Elsa Vanderlip

Connie Gilchrist

Olive Ransome

Nella Walker

Mrs. Janet Bentley

Norma Varden

Mrs. Bryce-Carew

Themes & keywords

aristocratnouveau richesecret marriagepenniless aristocrat

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch We Were Dancing in United States?+

In United States, We Were Dancing is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is We Were Dancing on Netflix?+

We Were Dancing is not on Netflix in United States right now.

How long is We Were Dancing?+

We Were Dancing has a runtime of 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).

Who stars in We Were Dancing?+

We Were Dancing stars Norma Shearer, Melvyn Douglas, Gail Patrick, Lee Bowman and Marjorie Main.

When did We Were Dancing come out?+

We Were Dancing is a 1942 movie directed by Robert Z. Leonard.

What genre is We Were Dancing?+

We Were Dancing is Comedy and Romance film.

Who directed We Were Dancing?+

We Were Dancing was directed by Robert Z. Leonard.