Dancing in the Dark
1949, English. Directed by Irving Reis.
"My Dream was to Become a Star...So Somewhere, Some Day, You'd Know I Did It, In Spite of You - My Father!"
Emery Slade was one of the brightest stars in Hollywood in 1932, but by 1949 his career has hit the skids. Fortunately, he is able to convince studio head Melville Crossman to cast him in the adaptation of a hit Broadway show. Crossman has one condition: Slade must travel to New York and convince the female star of the stage production to join the film. Slade goes, but, when he eyes the winsome Julie Clarke, he hatches a different scheme.
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- Irving ReisDirector
- William PowellEmery Slade
- Mark StevensBill Davis
- Betsy DrakeJulie Clarke
- Adolphe MenjouMelville Crossman
- Randy StuartRosalie Brooks
- Lloyd CorriganJohn Barker
- Hope EmersonMrs. Schlaghammer
- Walter CatlettJoe Brooks
- Don BeddoeBarney Bassett
- Jean HersholtJean Hersholt
- Bill ShirleySinger of Title Song Over Opening Credits
- Robert AdlerStudio Gate Guard
Details
- Released
- 2 December 1949
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Mary C. McCall, Jr.
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Dancing in the Dark: quick answers
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How long is Dancing in the Dark?
Dancing in the Dark runs 92 minutes (1h 32m).
Does Dancing in the Dark have a post-credits scene?
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Dancing in the Dark parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Dancing in the Dark is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Dancing in the Dark on?
Dancing in the Dark isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 2 December 1949. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Dancing in the Dark?
If you liked Dancing in the Dark, try Let's Make Love, Silk Stockings, What's Love Got to Do with It?.
Who directed Dancing in the Dark?
Dancing in the Dark (1949) was directed by Irving Reis and stars William Powell, Mark Stevens, Betsy Drake.