Dancing Sweeties
“MET AT NINE, DANCED AT TEN- KISSED AT ELEVEN- MARRIED AT TWELVE!”
Synopsis
Bill is a hot shot dancer who partners with Jazzbo, until he sees Molly at the dance. He enters the Waltz with Molly and wins first prize - and they wind up being married that same night. Now they are free of their parents nagging and their own bosses. 24 hours - no dancing as in-laws are visiting. 24 days - the Apartment is finished so off to the Hoffman's Parisian Dance Palace. Molly can only dance the Waltz and not the hot new jazz dance so she leaves and Bill follows. They are both unhappy, Bill has two left feet when it comes to romance.
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Grant Withers
Bill Cleaver
Sue Carol
Molly O'Neil
Tully Marshall
Pa Cleaver
Edna Murphy
'Jazzbo' Gans
Eddie Phillips
Needles Thompson
Margaret Seddon
Mrs. Cleaver
Sid Silvers
Jerry Browne
Billy Bletcher
Bud (uncredited)
Joe Bordeaux
Dance Hall Customer (uncredited)
Eddie Clayton
Onions (uncredited)
Dora Dean
Nellie O'Neil (uncredited)
James Pier Mason
Tommy Evans (uncredited)
Roger Moore
Pat (uncredited)
Lee Moran
Master of Ceremonies (uncredited)
Lee Phelps
Athletic and Social Club Manager (uncredited)
Kate Price
Mrs. O'Neil (uncredited)
Harry Stubbs
Alderman Oliver (uncredited)
Ada Mae Vaughn
Emma O'Neil (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 19, 1930
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ray Enright
- Screenplay & Story
- Harry Fried, Gordon Rigby, Joseph Jackson
- Original Score
- Rex Dunn, Cecil Copping
- Original Title
- Dancing Sweeties
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 2m
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures, The Vitaphone Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ray Enright
Harry Fried, Gordon Rigby, Joseph Jackson
Rex Dunn, Cecil Copping
Robert Kurrle
George Marks
Department Leadership Roster
Ray Enright
Director
Robert Kurrle
Director of Photography
Rex Dunn
Original Music Composer
George Marks
Editor
Cecil Copping
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dancing Sweeties
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What is Dancing Sweeties about?
Bill is a hot shot dancer who partners with Jazzbo, until he sees Molly at the dance. He enters the Waltz with Molly and wins first prize - and they wind up being married that same night. Now they are free of their parents nagging and their own bosses. 24 hours - no dancing as in-laws are visiting. 24 days - the Apartment is finished so off to the Hoffman's Parisian Dance Palace. Molly can only dance the Waltz and not the hot new jazz dance so she leaves and Bill follows. They are both unhappy, Bill has two left feet when it comes to romance.
Who directed Dancing Sweeties?
Dancing Sweeties was directed by Ray Enright.
Who stars in Dancing Sweeties?
The principal cast of Dancing Sweeties includes Grant Withers, Sue Carol, Tully Marshall, Edna Murphy, Eddie Phillips.
When was Dancing Sweeties released and how long is it?
Dancing Sweeties was released in 1930 with a total runtime of 1h 2m.
Who composed the musical score for Dancing Sweeties?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Dancing Sweeties was composed by Rex Dunn, Cecil Copping.