

Dancing Feet
“The Fastest-Maddest Peppiest Dance Jamboree to ZIP Across the Screen!”
Synopsis
Peyton Wells (Ben Lyon) rescues Judy Jones (Joan Marsh) from a very dull young man, at a sedate party given for her by her multi-millionaire grandfather Silas P. Jones (Purnell Pratt.) Judy refuses to accompany Peyton on a slumming trip to a cheap dance hall, and Peyton dances with several of the dowagers and tells them that Silas is practically dying of scarlet fever. The guests hastily depart and Joan joins Peyton at the Dreamland Dance Hall. She is mistaken by Jimmy Cassidy (Edward J. Nugent) as one of the hostesses and decides to dance with him as a lark. One thing follows another and Judy gets disinherited and takes a job at the dance hall through Jimmy and his friend Mabel(Isabel Jewell.) Jimmy confides to Judy his ambition to become a dance instructor over the radio and Judy decides to help him but can't get the needed financial backing. She gets Peyton to front the money, promising him she will reconsider his offer of marriage if Jimmy's plan fails.
Top Cast
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Peyton Wells
Joan Marsh
Judy Jones
Edward Nugent
Jimmy Cassidy
Isabel Jewell
Mabel Henry
James Burke
Phil Moore
Purnell Pratt
Silas P. Jones
Vince Barnett
Willoughby
Nick Condos
Speciality Dancer
Herbert Rawlinson
Oliver Groves
Lillian Harmer
Aggie
Herbert Corthell
Jenkins
James P. Burtis
Stupe
Harry C. Bradley
Hotel Assistant Manager
Cy Kendall
Hotel Detective
Lynton Brent
Hotel Clerk
Wilson Benge
Silas' Butler
J.C. Edwards
Bandleader
Lloyd Bridges
Young Man
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 20, 1936
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Joseph Santley
- Screenplay & Story
- Olive Cooper, Wellyn Totman, Jerome Chodorov
- Original Title
- Dancing Feet
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Production Studios
- Republic Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joseph Santley
Olive Cooper, Wellyn Totman, Jerome Chodorov, David Silverstein, Rob Eden
Department Leadership Roster
Joseph Santley
Director
Olive Cooper
Screenplay
Wellyn Totman
Screenplay
Jerome Chodorov
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dancing Feet
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Dancing Feet about?
Peyton Wells (Ben Lyon) rescues Judy Jones (Joan Marsh) from a very dull young man, at a sedate party given for her by her multi-millionaire grandfather Silas P. Jones (Purnell Pratt.) Judy refuses to accompany Peyton on a slumming trip to a cheap dance hall, and Peyton dances with several of the dowagers and tells them that Silas is practically dying of scarlet fever. The guests hastily depart and Joan joins Peyton at the Dreamland Dance Hall. She is mistaken by Jimmy Cassidy (Edward J. Nugent) as one of the hostesses and decides to dance with him as a lark. One thing follows another and Judy gets disinherited and takes a job at the dance hall through Jimmy and his friend Mabel(Isabel Jewell.) Jimmy confides to Judy his ambition to become a dance instructor over the radio and Judy decides to help him but can't get the needed financial backing. She gets Peyton to front the money, promising him she will reconsider his offer of marriage if Jimmy's plan fails.
Who directed Dancing Feet?
Dancing Feet was directed by Joseph Santley.
Who stars in Dancing Feet?
The principal cast of Dancing Feet includes Ben Lyon, Joan Marsh, Edward Nugent, Isabel Jewell, James Burke.
When was Dancing Feet released and how long is it?
Dancing Feet was released in 1936 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.
Is Dancing Feet based on a book or true story?
Dancing Feet is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Rob Eden".



















