Dance Hall
Synopsis
Episodic tale of four factory girls and their various romances at the local dance hall in Chiswick, London. Unusual at the time, the film tells its story from a feminine perspective. Today, it is mainly recognised for its post-war London atmosphere, with bomb sites, trolleybuses and rationing.
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Dance Hall (1950) Mon-17-Dec at 6:20pm / Sun-23-Dec at 11:50am
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-12-14
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Natasha Parry
Eve
Jane Hylton
Mary
Diana Dors
Carole
Petula Clark
Georgie
Donald Houston
Phil
Bonar Colleano
Alec
Douglas Barr
Peter
Fred Johnson
Mr. Wilson
Gladys Henson
Mrs. Wilson
Dandy Nichols
Mrs. Crabtree
Sydney Tafler
Manager
James Carney
Mike
Kay Kendall
Doreen
Eunice Gayson
Mona
Grace Arnold
Mrs Bennett
Thomas Heathcote
Fred
Harold Goodwin
Jack
Christopher Kane
American Soldier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Charles Crichton
- Screenplay & Story
- Diana Morgan, E. V. H. Emmett, Alexander Mackendrick
- Original Title
- Dance Hall
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Studios
- Ealing Studios, J. Arthur Rank Organisation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Charles Crichton
Diana Morgan, E. V. H. Emmett, Alexander Mackendrick
Douglas Slocombe
Seth Holt
E. V. H. Emmett
Department Leadership Roster
Charles Crichton
Director
Diana Morgan
Screenplay
E. V. H. Emmett
Screenplay
Alexander Mackendrick
Screenplay
E. V. H. Emmett
Producer
Douglas Slocombe
Director of Photography
Seth Holt
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dance Hall
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What is Dance Hall about?
Episodic tale of four factory girls and their various romances at the local dance hall in Chiswick, London. Unusual at the time, the film tells its story from a feminine perspective. Today, it is mainly recognised for its post-war London atmosphere, with bomb sites, trolleybuses and rationing.
Who directed Dance Hall?
Dance Hall was directed by Charles Crichton.
Who stars in Dance Hall?
The principal cast of Dance Hall includes Natasha Parry, Jane Hylton, Diana Dors, Petula Clark, Donald Houston.
When was Dance Hall released and how long is it?
Dance Hall was released in 1950 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Dance Hall?
Dance Hall holds official age classifications: GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.).