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6.7 / 10(3 votes)IMDbNR19491h 18m

Make Believe Ballroom

“THE HEP PARADE OF '49...with a rousing line-up of top rhythm stars setting the downbeat for love!”

Synopsis

Liza Lee, fast-talking press agent for Al Jarvis, persuades Jarvis to stage a Musical Mystery Contest, with a $5000 prize to the person who can first name the most musical numbers and their performers. Lots of musicians perform.

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

April 1, 1949

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Joseph Santley
Screenplay & Story
Albert Duffy, Karen DeWolf
Original Title
Make Believe Ballroom
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 18m
Production Studios
Columbia Pictures

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Joseph Santley

Screenplay & Story

Albert Duffy, Karen DeWolf

Producers

Ted Richmond

Department Leadership Roster

Joseph Santley

Joseph Santley

Director

Albert Duffy

Screenplay

Karen DeWolf

Screenplay

Ted Richmond

Ted Richmond

Producer

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: NR

NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

International Certification Matrix

United States (MPAA)NR

Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Make Believe Ballroom.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Make Believe Ballroom

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Make Believe Ballroom about?

Liza Lee, fast-talking press agent for Al Jarvis, persuades Jarvis to stage a Musical Mystery Contest, with a $5000 prize to the person who can first name the most musical numbers and their performers. Lots of musicians perform.

Who directed Make Believe Ballroom?

Make Believe Ballroom was directed by Joseph Santley.

Who stars in Make Believe Ballroom?

The principal cast of Make Believe Ballroom includes Ruth Warrick, Jerome Courtland, Ron Randell, Adele Jergens, Virginia Welles.

When was Make Believe Ballroom released and how long is it?

Make Believe Ballroom was released in 1949 with a total runtime of 1h 18m.

What is the age rating and content advisory for Make Believe Ballroom?

Make Believe Ballroom holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).