La danseuse rouge (1937): cast, story & where to watch
1937 · Film

Released in 1937, La danseuse rouge is a drama film directed by Jean-Paul Paulin, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. Tania, a young girl from Central Europe, leaves her home because of her abusive father. Trained, in spite of herself, in the nets of the secret services, she becomes a renowned dancer who travels the major capitals, in search of military information. In 1917, in Paris, she was arrested and sentenced to death. She will be executed despite the fervent defense of her lawyer who has fallen in love with her.
Who’s in it. La danseuse rouge stars Véra Korène as Tania Golgorine, Maurice Escande as Ursac, Ludmilla Pitoëff as Sister Gabrielle and Jean Worms as Maître Brégyl, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch La danseuse rouge page.
If you liked it. Fans of La danseuse rouge tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch La danseuse rouge (1937)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for La danseuse rouge change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in La danseuse rouge?
- La danseuse rouge stars Véra Korène, Maurice Escande, Ludmilla Pitoëff, Jean Worms and Margo Lion.
- When was La danseuse rouge released?
- La danseuse rouge was released in 1937, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.