Dancing Co-Ed (1939): cast, story & where to watch
1939 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1939, Dancing Co-Ed is a comedy and romance film directed by S. Sylvan Simon, running about 84 minutes. “Get hot! Get happy!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. After discovering his star dancer is expecting and can't perform, film producer H.W. Workman and his publicist concoct a scheme to stage a college dance contest to find a new star.
Who’s in it. Dancing Co-Ed stars Lana Turner as Patty Marlow, Richard Carlson as 'Pug' Braddock, Ann Rutherford as Eve Greeley and Lee Bowman as Freddy Tobin, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Dancing Co-Ed has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on TCM. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Dancing Co-Ed page.
If you liked it. Fans of Dancing Co-Ed tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Dancing Co-Ed (1939)?
- In US, Dancing Co-Ed is available to stream on TCM. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Dancing Co-Ed worth watching?
- Dancing Co-Ed holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Dancing Co-Ed?
- Dancing Co-Ed stars Lana Turner, Richard Carlson, Ann Rutherford, Lee Bowman and Thurston Hall.
- When was Dancing Co-Ed released?
- Dancing Co-Ed was released in 1939, with a runtime of about 84 minutes.