Dance, Girl, Dance (1940): cast, story & where to watch
1940 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1940, Dance, Girl, Dance is a comedy, romance and music film directed by Dorothy Arzner, running about 90 minutes. “Heartbreak Behind Gayety of a Girly-Girl Show!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Judy O'Brien is an aspiring ballerina in a dance troupe. Also in the company is Bubbles, a brash mantrap who leaves the struggling troupe for a career in burlesque. When the company disbands, Bubbles gives Judy a thankless job as her stooge. The two eventually clash when both fall for the same man.
Who’s in it. Dance, Girl, Dance stars Maureen O'Hara as Judy O'Brien, Lucille Ball as Bubbles, Louis Hayward as Jimmy Harris and Virginia Field as Elinor Harris, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Dance, Girl, 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, Girl, Dance page.
If you liked it. Fans of Dance, Girl, Dance tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Dance, Girl, Dance (1940)?
- In US, Dance, Girl, 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, Girl, Dance worth watching?
- Dance, Girl, Dance holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, romance and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Dance, Girl, Dance?
- Dance, Girl, Dance stars Maureen O'Hara, Lucille Ball, Louis Hayward, Virginia Field and Maria Ouspenskaya.
- When was Dance, Girl, Dance released?
- Dance, Girl, Dance was released in 1940, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.