Drama ·Comedy ·Romance · United States of America · 1940 · 1h 30m

Dance, Girl, Dance

Dance, Girl, Dance poster
Director
Dorothy Arzner
Cast
Maureen O'Hara as Judy O'Brien Louis Hayward as Jimmy Harris Lucille Ball as Bubbles Virginia Field as Elinor Harris Ralph Bellamy as Steve Adams Maria Ouspenskaya as Madame Basilova
Crew
Russell Metty — Director of Photography Joseph H. August — Director of Photography Robert Wise — Editor Frank Davis — Screenplay Tess Slesinger — Screenplay Vicki Baum — Story
Tagline

Heartbreak Behind Gayety of a Girly-Girl Show!

Synopsis

Judy O'Brien is an aspiring ballerina in a dance troupe. Also in the company is Bubbles, a brash mantrap who leaves the struggling troupe for a career in burlesque. When the company disbands, Bubbles gives Judy a thankless job as her stooge. The two eventually clash when both fall for the same man.

Mood & Themes
dancingdancerromantic rivalryfemale friendshipplayboycar accidentseductressdance companywoman directorballerinaex spousesburlesque show
Key Collaborators
Dorothy Arzner Director Russell Metty Director of Photography Joseph H. August Director of Photography Robert Wise Editor Frank Davis Screenplay Tess Slesinger Screenplay Vicki Baum Story Erich Pommer Producer Edward Stevenson Costume Design
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