Born to Dance
“M*G*M's successor to 'THE GREAT ZIEGFELD'”
Synopsis
On leave, a sailor falls in love with a young lady aspiring to become a Broadway dancer, but their relationship is jeopardized by an established Broadway star, who is also enamored by him.
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Born to Dance - TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-08-03
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Eleanor Powell
Nora Paige
James Stewart
Ted Barker
Virginia Bruce
Lucy James
Una Merkel
Jenny Saks
Sid Silvers
'Gunny' Sacks
Frances Langford
'Peppy' Turner
Raymond Walburn
Captain Dingby
Alan Dinehart
McKay
Buddy Ebsen
'Mush' Tracy
Juanita Quigley
Sally Saks
Georges
Himself
Jalna
Herself
Reginald Gardiner
Policeman
Barnett Parker
Floorwalker
J. Marshall Smith
Member of The Foursome
L. Dwight Snyder
Member of The Foursome
Jay Johnson
Member of The Foursome
Del Porter
Member of The Foursome
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 27, 1936
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Roy Del Ruth
- Screenplay & Story
- Sid Silvers, Jack McGowan
- Original Score
- Cole Porter
- Original Title
- Born to Dance
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Roy Del Ruth
Sid Silvers, Jack McGowan, Buddy G. DeSylva, Cole Porter
Cole Porter
Ray June
Blanche Sewell
Jack Cummings
Department Leadership Roster
Roy Del Ruth
Director
Sid Silvers
Screenplay
Jack McGowan
Screenplay
Ray June
Director of Photography
Blanche Sewell
Editor
Jack Cummings
Producer
Adrian
Costume Design
Cole Porter
Original Music Composer
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Born to Dance
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What is Born to Dance about?
On leave, a sailor falls in love with a young lady aspiring to become a Broadway dancer, but their relationship is jeopardized by an established Broadway star, who is also enamored by him.
Who directed Born to Dance?
Born to Dance was directed by Roy Del Ruth.
Who stars in Born to Dance?
The principal cast of Born to Dance includes Eleanor Powell, James Stewart, Virginia Bruce, Una Merkel, Sid Silvers.
When was Born to Dance released and how long is it?
Born to Dance was released in 1936 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
Who composed the musical score for Born to Dance?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Born to Dance was composed by Cole Porter.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Born to Dance?
Born to Dance holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).