The Dancers (1925): cast, story & where to watch
1925 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1925, The Dancers is a drama film directed by Emmett J. Flynn, running about 70 minutes.
What it’s about. Young Tony, unable to make a living in crowded and fast-paced London, goes to South America in search of his fortune. He soon becomes the owner of a saloon and dance hall. One of the dancers in his place, Maxine, falls in love with him, but Tony is still in love with his childhood sweetheart Una, although Una is now a "party girl" back in London and has forgotten about Tony. However, Tony comes into an unexpected inheritance, along with a title, and returns to London for Una. Although disappointed with Una's current lifestyle, he asks her to marry him despite her "indiscretions". However, the night before they are to be married Una confesses a deep, dark secret to Tony that could change their lives forever.
Who’s in it. The Dancers stars George O’Brien as Tony, Alma Rubens as Maxine, Madge Bellamy as Una and Templar Saxe as Fothering, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, The Dancers has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Dancers page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Dancers tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Dancers (1925)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Dancers change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Dancers worth watching?
- The Dancers holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Dancers?
- The Dancers stars George O’Brien, Alma Rubens, Madge Bellamy, Templar Saxe and Joan Standing.
- When was The Dancers released?
- The Dancers was released in 1925, with a runtime of about 70 minutes.