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Born to Dance
“M*G*M's successor to 'THE GREAT ZIEGFELD'”
6.1 / 10• 1936• 1h 45m•NR• English
ComedyMusicRomance
Storyline
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.
Cast & Crew
Eleanor Powell
Nora Paige
Lead
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
What People Are Saying
3.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Roy Del Ruth's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. Born to Dance is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
