The Shoes That Danced
“"Rhoda reforms the Harmony Lad"”
Synopsis
Shopgirl Rhoda Regan is in love with the Harmony Lad, the leader of a New York street gang called the Hudson Dusters. After two gang murders are committed in the Pepper Box, a local cabaret, the Harmony Lad promises his worried sweetheart that he will abandon the gang for a singing career, and true to his word, he soon accepts a job on the Pepper Box stage. When Stumpy Darcy, the new leader of the Dusters, kills rival gang leader Wedge Barker, who had flirted with Stumpy's girlfriend, Mamie Conlon, the Harmony Lad flees to New Jersey to escape police interrogation.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
March 3, 1918
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Frank Borzage
- Screenplay & Story
- Jack Cunningham, John A. Moroso
- Original Title
- The Shoes That Danced
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Triangle Film Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Frank Borzage
Jack Cunningham, John A. Moroso
Department Leadership Roster
Frank Borzage
Director
Jack Cunningham
Writer
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What is The Shoes That Danced about?
Shopgirl Rhoda Regan is in love with the Harmony Lad, the leader of a New York street gang called the Hudson Dusters. After two gang murders are committed in the Pepper Box, a local cabaret, the Harmony Lad promises his worried sweetheart that he will abandon the gang for a singing career, and true to his word, he soon accepts a job on the Pepper Box stage. When Stumpy Darcy, the new leader of the Dusters, kills rival gang leader Wedge Barker, who had flirted with Stumpy's girlfriend, Mamie Conlon, the Harmony Lad flees to New Jersey to escape police interrogation.
Who directed The Shoes That Danced?
The Shoes That Danced was directed by Frank Borzage.
Who stars in The Shoes That Danced?
The principal cast of The Shoes That Danced includes Pauline Starke, Wallace MacDonald, Richard Rosson, Anna Dodge, Lydia Yeamans Titus.
When was The Shoes That Danced released and how long is it?
The Shoes That Danced was released in 1918 with a total runtime of 50m.