The Dance of Life
“Glamorous! Gorgeous! Heart Breaking!”
Synopsis
A vaudeville comic and a pretty young dancer aren't having much luck in their separate careers, so they decide to combine their acts. In order to save money on the road, they get married. Soon their act begins to catch on, and they find themselves booked onto Broadway. They also realize that they actually are in love with each other, but just when things are starting to look up, the comic starts to let success go to his head.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
August 16, 1929
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Cromwell, A. Edward Sutherland
- Screenplay & Story
- Benjamin Glazer
- Original Title
- The Dance of Life
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 55m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Cromwell, A. Edward Sutherland
Benjamin Glazer
J. Roy Hunt
George Nichols Jr.
Department Leadership Roster
John Cromwell
Director
A. Edward Sutherland
Director
Benjamin Glazer
Screenplay
J. Roy Hunt
Director of Photography
George Nichols Jr.
Editor
Travis Banton
Costume Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Dance of Life
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What is The Dance of Life about?
A vaudeville comic and a pretty young dancer aren't having much luck in their separate careers, so they decide to combine their acts. In order to save money on the road, they get married. Soon their act begins to catch on, and they find themselves booked onto Broadway. They also realize that they actually are in love with each other, but just when things are starting to look up, the comic starts to let success go to his head.
Who directed The Dance of Life?
The Dance of Life was directed by John Cromwell, A. Edward Sutherland.
Who stars in The Dance of Life?
The principal cast of The Dance of Life includes Hal Skelly, Nancy Carroll, Dorothy Revier, Ralph Theodore, Charles D. Brown.
When was The Dance of Life released and how long is it?
The Dance of Life was released in 1929 with a total runtime of 1h 55m.