Dance, Fools, Dance
“She Dances Her Way from the Gayest Social Whirl to Grimmest Underworld!”
Synopsis
When misfortune hits hard on the Jordan family of Chicago's upper class, Bonnie Jordan, a dazzling and witty girl, finds a job as an aspiring reporter; however, her naive younger brother Rodney takes a twisted path and gets involved with the wrong people.
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Joan Crawford
Bonnie Jordan
Lester Vail
Bob
Cliff Edwards
Bert Scranton
William Bakewell
Rodney Jordan
William Holden
Stanley Jordan
Clark Gable
Jake Luva
Earle Foxe
Wally
Purnell Pratt
Parker
Hale Hamilton
Selby
Natalie Moorhead
Della
Joan Marsh
Sylvia
Russell Hopton
Whitey
Ernie Adams
Luva’s Henchman (uncredited)
Sidney Bracey
Albert (uncredited)
Drew Demorest
Waiter on Yacht (uncredited)
James Donlan
Clinton (uncredited)
Ann Dvorak
Chorus Girl (uncredited)
Sherry Hall
Reporter (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
New York City
Festival / Special Debut
February 7, 1931
Wide Cinema Exhibition
June 22, 2009
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Harry Beaumont
- Screenplay & Story
- Richard Schayer
- Original Title
- Dance, Fools, Dance
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 18m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Harry Beaumont
Richard Schayer, Aurania Rouverol
Charles Rosher
George Hively
Department Leadership Roster
Harry Beaumont
Director
George Hively
Editor
Adrian
Costume Design
Charles Rosher
Director of Photography
Richard Schayer
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dance, Fools, Dance
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What is Dance, Fools, Dance about?
When misfortune hits hard on the Jordan family of Chicago's upper class, Bonnie Jordan, a dazzling and witty girl, finds a job as an aspiring reporter; however, her naive younger brother Rodney takes a twisted path and gets involved with the wrong people.
Who directed Dance, Fools, Dance?
Dance, Fools, Dance was directed by Harry Beaumont.
Who stars in Dance, Fools, Dance?
The principal cast of Dance, Fools, Dance includes Joan Crawford, Lester Vail, Cliff Edwards, William Bakewell, William Holden.
When was Dance, Fools, Dance released and how long is it?
Dance, Fools, Dance was released in 1931 with a total runtime of 1h 18m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Dance, Fools, Dance?
Dance, Fools, Dance holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).