Ten Cents a Dance
“SHE WAS A DANCE HALL HOSTESS BUT THE BAND NEVER PLAYED "HOME SWEET HOME" FOR HER”
Synopsis
A taxi dancer with a jealous husband finds herself falling for a wealthy client.
Top Cast
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Barbara Stanwyck
Barbara O'Neill
Ricardo Cortez
Bradley Carlton
Monroe Owsley
Eddie Miller
Sally Blane
Molly
Blanche Friderici
Mrs. Blanchard
Phyllis Crane
Eunice
Olive Tell
Mrs. Carlton
Victor Potel
Smith, a Sailor
Al Hill
Jones, a Sailor
Jack Byron
Leo
Abe Lyman
Band Leader
Pat Harmon
Casey, the Bouncer
Martha Sleeper
Nancy Clark
David Newell
Ralph Clark
Sidney Bracey
Wilson, Carlton's Butler
Harry Todd
Mr. Carney
Aggie Herring
Mrs. Carney
Peggy Doner
Yvonne
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 6, 1931
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lionel Barrymore
- Screenplay & Story
- Jo Swerling, Dorothy Howell
- Original Score
- Abe Lyman
- Original Title
- Ten Cents a Dance
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 17m
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lionel Barrymore
Jo Swerling, Dorothy Howell, Richard Rodgers, Lorenz Hart
Abe Lyman
Ernest Haller, Gilbert Warrenton
Arthur Huffsmith
Harry Cohn, Frank Fouce
Department Leadership Roster
Lionel Barrymore
Director
Harry Cohn
Producer
Frank Fouce
Producer
Ernest Haller
Director of Photography
Gilbert Warrenton
Director of Photography
Arthur Huffsmith
Editor
Jo Swerling
Screenplay
Dorothy Howell
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ten Cents a Dance
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Ten Cents a Dance about?
A taxi dancer with a jealous husband finds herself falling for a wealthy client.
Who directed Ten Cents a Dance?
Ten Cents a Dance was directed by Lionel Barrymore.
Who stars in Ten Cents a Dance?
The principal cast of Ten Cents a Dance includes Barbara Stanwyck, Ricardo Cortez, Monroe Owsley, Sally Blane, Blanche Friderici.
When was Ten Cents a Dance released and how long is it?
Ten Cents a Dance was released in 1931 with a total runtime of 1h 17m.
Who composed the musical score for Ten Cents a Dance?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Ten Cents a Dance was composed by Abe Lyman.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Ten Cents a Dance?
Ten Cents a Dance holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).