The Unfinished Dance
“Romance! Spectacle! Music!”
Synopsis
Meg, a young ballet student, idolizes the school's top ballerina, the shallow Ariane Bouchet. Meg is distressed when she learns visiting prima ballerina Darina rather than Bouchet will play the lead in the school's production of "Swan Lake." So on opening night, Meg arranges an accident which nearly kills Darina and ends her dancing career. As a result, Bouchet becomes a star, while Meg is torn with guilt. This is a remake of the 1937 French film "Ballerina", based on a short story by Paul Morand.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
The Unfinished Dance - TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-09-27
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 19, 1947
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Henry Koster
- Screenplay & Story
- Paul Morand, Myles Connolly
- Original Score
- Herbert Stothart
- Original Title
- The Unfinished Dance
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Henry Koster
Paul Morand, Myles Connolly
Herbert Stothart
Robert Surtees
Douglass Biggs
Joe Pasternak
Department Leadership Roster
Henry Koster
Director
Myles Connolly
Writer
Joe Pasternak
Producer
Douglass Biggs
Editor
Helen Rose
Costume Design
Robert Surtees
Director of Photography
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.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Unfinished Dance.
Featured In Curated Collections
Editorial lists, community rankings, and cinematic collections featuring The Unfinished Dance.
Dance Films/Docs/Series
Films related with dance, about dance, dance films or that includes important dance parts.
Musicals
Every film Wikidata tags as a musical film.
MovieLens[50K:]
MyDVDs
Similar Titles to The Unfinished Dance
Movies sharing stylistic DNA, tone, and thematic storytelling
7.6
7.7
7.0
6.1
8.2
5.1
5.9
6.3
7.0
5.8
7.2
7.4
6.7
6.7
5.9
5.0
6.0
6.4
7.5
More Like The Unfinished Dance
Recommended titles matching themes, cast, and genres.
Frequently Asked Questions About The Unfinished Dance
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Unfinished Dance about?
Meg, a young ballet student, idolizes the school's top ballerina, the shallow Ariane Bouchet. Meg is distressed when she learns visiting prima ballerina Darina rather than Bouchet will play the lead in the school's production of "Swan Lake." So on opening night, Meg arranges an accident which nearly kills Darina and ends her dancing career. As a result, Bouchet becomes a star, while Meg is torn with guilt. This is a remake of the 1937 French film "Ballerina", based on a short story by Paul Morand.
Who directed The Unfinished Dance?
The Unfinished Dance was directed by Henry Koster.
Who stars in The Unfinished Dance?
The principal cast of The Unfinished Dance includes Margaret O'Brien, Cyd Charisse, Karin Booth, Danny Thomas, Esther Dale.
When was The Unfinished Dance released and how long is it?
The Unfinished Dance was released in 1947 with a total runtime of 1h 41m.
Who composed the musical score for The Unfinished Dance?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Unfinished Dance was composed by Herbert Stothart.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Unfinished Dance?
The Unfinished Dance holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).