We're Not Dressing
“SING - BING - SING!”
Synopsis
Beautiful high society type Doris Worthington is entertaining guests on her yacht in the Pacific when it hits a reef and sinks. She makes her way to an island with the help of singing sailor Stephen Jones. Her friend Edith, Uncle Hubert, and Princes Michael and Alexander make it to the same island but all prove to be useless in the art of survival. The sailor is the only one with the practical knowhow to survive but Doris and the others snub his leadership offer. That is until he starts a clam bake and wafts the fumes in their starving faces. The group gradually gives into his leadership, the only question now is if Doris will give into his charms.
Top Cast
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Bing Crosby
Stephen Jones
Carole Lombard
Doris Worthington
George Burns
George
Gracie Allen
Gracie
Ethel Merman
Edith
Leon Errol
Hubert
Ray Milland
Prince Michael (as Raymond Milland)
Jay Henry
Prince Alexander
Ernie Adams
Sailor Tossing Cards (uncredited)
Sam Ash
Caption of the Trona (uncredited)
Stanley Blystone
Ship's Officer on the Doris (uncredited)
Al Bridge
Ship's Officer in Rescue Party (uncredited)
Oscar 'Dutch' Hendrian
Sailor Holding Bear (uncredited)
Ben Hendricks Jr.
Ben, First Ship's Officer (uncredited)
John Irwin
Old Sailor (uncredited)
Mike Lally
Sailor (uncredited)
Charles Morris
Captain (uncredited)
Ted Oliver
Ship's Officer (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 27, 1934
Wide Cinema Exhibition
April 4, 2006
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Norman Taurog
- Screenplay & Story
- Horace Jackson, George Marion Jr., Francis Martin
- Original Title
- We're Not Dressing
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 14m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Norman Taurog
Horace Jackson, George Marion Jr., Francis Martin, Benjamin Glazer, Walton Hall Smith
Charles Lang
Stuart Heisler
Benjamin Glazer, Emanuel Cohen
Department Leadership Roster
Norman Taurog
Director
Horace Jackson
Screenplay
George Marion Jr.
Screenplay
Francis Martin
Screenplay
Charles Lang
Director of Photography
Benjamin Glazer
Producer
Stuart Heisler
Editor
Travis Banton
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
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're Not Dressing
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What is We're Not Dressing about?
Beautiful high society type Doris Worthington is entertaining guests on her yacht in the Pacific when it hits a reef and sinks. She makes her way to an island with the help of singing sailor Stephen Jones. Her friend Edith, Uncle Hubert, and Princes Michael and Alexander make it to the same island but all prove to be useless in the art of survival. The sailor is the only one with the practical knowhow to survive but Doris and the others snub his leadership offer. That is until he starts a clam bake and wafts the fumes in their starving faces. The group gradually gives into his leadership, the only question now is if Doris will give into his charms.
Who directed We're Not Dressing?
We're Not Dressing was directed by Norman Taurog.
Who stars in We're Not Dressing?
The principal cast of We're Not Dressing includes Bing Crosby, Carole Lombard, George Burns, Gracie Allen, Ethel Merman.
When was We're Not Dressing released and how long is it?
We're Not Dressing was released in 1934 with a total runtime of 1h 14m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for We're Not Dressing?
We're Not Dressing holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).