Make Believe Ballroom (1949): cast, story & where to watch
1949 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1949, Make Believe Ballroom is a music film directed by Joseph Santley, running about 78 minutes. “THE HEP PARADE OF '49...with a rousing line-up of top rhythm stars setting the downbeat for love!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Liza Lee, fast-talking press agent for Al Jarvis, persuades Jarvis to stage a Musical Mystery Contest, with a $5000 prize to the person who can first name the most musical numbers and their performers. Lots of musicians perform.
Who’s in it. Make Believe Ballroom stars Ruth Warrick as Liza Lee, Jerome Courtland as Gene Thomas, Ron Randell as Leslie Todd and Adele Jergens as Self, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Make Believe Ballroom has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Make Believe Ballroom page.
If you liked it. Fans of Make Believe Ballroom tend to enjoy Whiplash, Coco, Green Book and The Legend of 1900.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Make Believe Ballroom (1949)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Make Believe Ballroom change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Make Believe Ballroom worth watching?
- Make Believe Ballroom holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Make Believe Ballroom?
- Make Believe Ballroom stars Ruth Warrick, Jerome Courtland, Ron Randell, Adele Jergens and Virginia Welles.
- When was Make Believe Ballroom released?
- Make Believe Ballroom was released in 1949, with a runtime of about 78 minutes.