Dance with Me, Henry
“It's a crazy, mixed-up comedy carnival!”
Synopsis
Bud and Lou are the owners of the amusement park Kiddieland. Bud, a compulsive gambler, gets in trouble with the mob, and Lou finds himself struggling to keep his adopted children. When Bud is forced to make a shady deal, Lou tries to arrange a deal with the DA, but winds up framed for murder.
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Bud Abbott
Bud Flick
Lou Costello
Lou Henry
Gigi Perreau
Shelley
Rusty Hamer
Duffer
Mary Wickes
Miss Mayberry
Ted de Corsia
Big Frank
Ron Hargrave
Ernie
Frank Wilcox
Father Mullahy
Sherry Alberoni
Bootsie
Richard Reeves
Mushie Nolan
Eddie Marr
Lt. Garvey
Robert Shayne
District Attorney Martin Proctor
Walter Reed
Drake
Paul Sorensen
Dutch
John Cliff
Knucks (uncredited)
David McMahon
Savoldi (uncredited)
Gilman Rankin
McKay (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 22, 1956
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Charles Barton
- Screenplay & Story
- Devery Freeman
- Original Score
- Paul Dunlap
- Original Title
- Dance with Me, Henry
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 19m
- Production Studios
- Robert Goldstein Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Charles Barton
Devery Freeman, William Kozlenko, László Kardos
Paul Dunlap
George Robinson
Robert Goldstein, Herman Cohen
Department Leadership Roster
Charles Barton
Director
Robert Goldstein
Producer
Herman Cohen
Producer
Paul Dunlap
Original Music Composer
George Robinson
Director of Photography
Devery Freeman
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dance with Me, Henry
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What is Dance with Me, Henry about?
Bud and Lou are the owners of the amusement park Kiddieland. Bud, a compulsive gambler, gets in trouble with the mob, and Lou finds himself struggling to keep his adopted children. When Bud is forced to make a shady deal, Lou tries to arrange a deal with the DA, but winds up framed for murder.
Who directed Dance with Me, Henry?
Dance with Me, Henry was directed by Charles Barton.
Who stars in Dance with Me, Henry?
The principal cast of Dance with Me, Henry includes Bud Abbott, Lou Costello, Gigi Perreau, Rusty Hamer, Mary Wickes.
When was Dance with Me, Henry released and how long is it?
Dance with Me, Henry was released in 1956 with a total runtime of 1h 19m.
Who composed the musical score for Dance with Me, Henry?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Dance with Me, Henry was composed by Paul Dunlap.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Dance with Me, Henry?
Dance with Me, Henry holds official age classifications: GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.).