Dance, Fools, Dance (1931): cast, story & where to watch

1931 · Film · ★ 6.9

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Released in 1931, Dance, Fools, Dance is a drama, crime and romance film directed by Harry Beaumont, running about 78 minutes.

What it’s about. When misfortune hits hard on the Jordan family of Chicago's upper class, Bonnie Jordan, a dazzling and witty girl, finds a job as an aspiring reporter; however, his naive younger brother Rodney takes a twisted path and gets involved with the wrong people.

Who’s in it. Dance, Fools, Dance stars Joan Crawford as Bonnie Jordan, Lester Vail as Bob, Cliff Edwards as Bert Scranton and William Bakewell as Rodney Jordan, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Dance, Fools, Dance has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Dance, Fools, Dance page.

If you liked it. Fans of Dance, Fools, Dance tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Dance, Fools, Dance (1931)?
In US, Dance, Fools, Dance is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Dance, Fools, Dance worth watching?
Dance, Fools, Dance holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, crime and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Dance, Fools, Dance?
Dance, Fools, Dance stars Joan Crawford, Lester Vail, Cliff Edwards, William Bakewell and William Holden.
When was Dance, Fools, Dance released?
Dance, Fools, Dance was released in 1931, with a runtime of about 78 minutes.