Dime a Dance
Synopsis
June Allyson is a cashier in a dance hall and her friend Imogene Coca wants to get a job there as a dance hostess. June advises her she needs to first make herself attractive to men,and gives her a book on the subject. But Imogene, by mistake, picks up the wrong book and reads one on the art of jiu-jitsu. Imogene's first customer is a bashful sailor who gets turned every which way but loose. Hank Henry also appears as a sailor. All four performers had better things ahead of them although,in the case of comedian Hank Henry, not by much.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
December 23, 1937
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Al Christie
- Screenplay & Story
- Marcy Klauber, Arthur L. Jarrett
- Original Title
- Dime a Dance
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 18m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Al Christie
Marcy Klauber, Arthur L. Jarrett
Department Leadership Roster
Al Christie
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dime a Dance
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What is Dime a Dance about?
June Allyson is a cashier in a dance hall and her friend Imogene Coca wants to get a job there as a dance hostess. June advises her she needs to first make herself attractive to men,and gives her a book on the subject. But Imogene, by mistake, picks up the wrong book and reads one on the art of jiu-jitsu. Imogene's first customer is a bashful sailor who gets turned every which way but loose. Hank Henry also appears as a sailor. All four performers had better things ahead of them although,in the case of comedian Hank Henry, not by much.
Who directed Dime a Dance?
Dime a Dance was directed by Al Christie.
Who stars in Dime a Dance?
The principal cast of Dime a Dance includes Imogene Coca, Danny Kaye, June Allyson, Hank Henry, Barry Sullivan.
When was Dime a Dance released and how long is it?
Dime a Dance was released in 1937 with a total runtime of 18m.