Dancing with Crime
Synopsis
When his best friend is murdered inside a London dancehall, a cab driver and his girlfriend involve themselves in the investigation and discover a major criminal operation hiding behind the club's friendly facade.
Top Cast
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Richard Attenborough
Ted Peters
Sheila Sim
Joy Goodall
Barry Jones
E. J. Gregory
Barry K. Barnes
Paul Baker
Judy Kelly
Toni Masters
John Warwick
Det. Insp. Carter
Garry Marsh
Det. Sgt. Murray
Diana Dors
Annette
Bill Owen
Dave Robinson
Cyril Chamberlain
Henchman "Sniffy"
Peter Croft
Johnny, bartender-henchman
Danny Green
Henchman Sid
Norman Shelley
Stage Door Keeper (uncredited)
Bartlett Mullins
Club Barman (uncredited)
Patricia Dainton
Pam (unconfirmed)
Dirk Bogarde
Policeman (uncredited)
Joy Harington
Friendly Barmaid (uncredited)
John Salew
Pogson
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1952
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Paddy Carstairs
- Screenplay & Story
- Brock Williams
- Original Score
- Benjamin Frankel
- Original Title
- Dancing with Crime
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 23m
- Production Studios
- Coronet Films, Alliance Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Paddy Carstairs
Brock Williams, Peter Fraser
Benjamin Frankel
Reginald H. Wyer
Eily Boland
James A. Carter
Department Leadership Roster
John Paddy Carstairs
Director
Brock Williams
Screenplay
James A. Carter
Producer
Benjamin Frankel
Original Music Composer
Eily Boland
Editor
Reginald H. Wyer
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dancing with Crime
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Dancing with Crime about?
When his best friend is murdered inside a London dancehall, a cab driver and his girlfriend involve themselves in the investigation and discover a major criminal operation hiding behind the club's friendly facade.
Who directed Dancing with Crime?
Dancing with Crime was directed by John Paddy Carstairs.
Who stars in Dancing with Crime?
The principal cast of Dancing with Crime includes Richard Attenborough, Sheila Sim, Barry Jones, Barry K. Barnes, Judy Kelly.
When was Dancing with Crime released and how long is it?
Dancing with Crime was released in 1947 with a total runtime of 1h 23m.
Who composed the musical score for Dancing with Crime?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Dancing with Crime was composed by Benjamin Frankel.