We Were Dancing
“The hilarious story of two lovable chiselers.”
Synopsis
A penniless former princess weds an equally cash-strapped baron, so they support themselves by becoming houseguests at the homes of wealthy American socialites.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2013-08-30
Top Cast
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Norma Shearer
Victoria Anastasia Wilomirska
Melvyn Douglas
Nicholas Prax
Gail Patrick
Linda Wayne
Lee Bowman
Hubert Tyler
Marjorie Main
Judge Hawkes
Reginald Owen
Maj. Tyler-Blane
Heather Thatcher
Mrs. Tyler-Blane
Alan Mowbray
Grand Duke Basil
Florence Bates
Mrs. Elsa Vanderlip
Connie Gilchrist
Olive Ransome
Nella Walker
Mrs. Janet Bentley
Norma Varden
Mrs. Bryce-Carew
Russell Hicks
Mr. Bryce-Carew
Florence Shirley
Mrs. Chartens
Martin Turner
Silent Red Cap
Adriana Caselotti
Opera Singer (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
Festival / Special Debut
April 30, 1942
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Z. Leonard
- Screenplay & Story
- Claudine West, Hans Rameau, George Froeschel
- Original Title
- We Were Dancing
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, French, Polish
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Z. Leonard
Claudine West, Hans Rameau, George Froeschel, Noël Coward
Department Leadership Roster
Claudine West
Screenplay
Robert Z. Leonard
Director
Hans Rameau
Screenplay
George Froeschel
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About We Were Dancing
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What is We Were Dancing about?
A penniless former princess weds an equally cash-strapped baron, so they support themselves by becoming houseguests at the homes of wealthy American socialites.
Who directed We Were Dancing?
We Were Dancing was directed by Robert Z. Leonard.
Who stars in We Were Dancing?
The principal cast of We Were Dancing includes Norma Shearer, Melvyn Douglas, Gail Patrick, Lee Bowman, Marjorie Main.
When was We Were Dancing released and how long is it?
We Were Dancing was released in 1942 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for We Were Dancing?
We Were Dancing holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).