Dancing on a Dime (1940): cast, story & where to watch
1940 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 1940, Dancing on a Dime is a comedy, drama and music film directed by Joseph Santley, running about 74 minutes. “IT'S A MUSICAL METEOR!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Director Ted Brooks and comedians Jack Norcross, Dandy Joslyn and Phil Miller are part of a troupe of promising young players rehearsing for a WPA show at the Garrick Theater in New York and are stunned when the government withdraws their funding on the day of the show's dress rehearsal. Destitute, the troupe plans to return home when Mac, the stage doorman, offers to allow four of the men, Phil, Dandy, Jack and Ted, to use the theater for a boardinghouse. After accepting Mac's offer, the men improvise bedrooms out of the set pieces and meet amateur actress Lorie Fenton from Cleveland, who is eager to audition for them. When the men learn she recently received a small inheritance, they allow her to audition, hoping she will back the show.
Who’s in it. Dancing on a Dime stars Robert Paige as Ted Brooks, Peter Lind Hayes as Dandy Joslyn, Eddie Quillan as Jack Norcross and Frank Jenks as Phil Miller, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, Dancing on a Dime has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Dancing on a Dime page.
If you liked it. Fans of Dancing on a Dime tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Dancing on a Dime (1940)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Dancing on a Dime change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Dancing on a Dime worth watching?
- Dancing on a Dime holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Dancing on a Dime?
- Dancing on a Dime stars Robert Paige, Peter Lind Hayes, Eddie Quillan, Frank Jenks and Grace McDonald.