The Dancin' Fool
“The Tale of a Jigger Who Put the Jazz in Jazz!”
Synopsis
Sylvester Tibble is a clerk in his uncle's restaurant. Sylvester dreams of becoming a famous dancer and tries to inject a little of the jazz life into his uncle's old-fashioned establishment. When dancer Junie Budd shows up at the restaurant, Sylvester sees a chance to make his dream come true.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
May 2, 1920
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sam Wood
- Screenplay & Story
- Henry Payson Dowst, Clara Genevieve Kennedy
- Original Title
- The Dancin' Fool
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Famous Players-Lasky Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sam Wood
Henry Payson Dowst, Clara Genevieve Kennedy
Department Leadership Roster
Sam Wood
Director
Clara Genevieve Kennedy
Writer
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 The Dancin' Fool
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What is The Dancin' Fool about?
Sylvester Tibble is a clerk in his uncle's restaurant. Sylvester dreams of becoming a famous dancer and tries to inject a little of the jazz life into his uncle's old-fashioned establishment. When dancer Junie Budd shows up at the restaurant, Sylvester sees a chance to make his dream come true.
Who directed The Dancin' Fool?
The Dancin' Fool was directed by Sam Wood.
Who stars in The Dancin' Fool?
The principal cast of The Dancin' Fool includes Wallace Reid, Bebe Daniels, Raymond Hatton, Willis Marks, George B. Williams.
When was The Dancin' Fool released and how long is it?
The Dancin' Fool was released in 1920 with a total runtime of 50m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Dancin' Fool?
The Dancin' Fool holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).