Lady, Let's Dance (1944): cast, story & where to watch
1944 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1944, Lady, Let's Dance is a war, romance and music film directed by Frank Woodruff, running about 88 minutes.
What it’s about. Singing, dancing, and ice skating are featured in this musical that focuses on ice-skating sensation Belita. The story begins as she travels to a California resort where she has been hired as a replacement for a dance team. The resort is run by a handsome fellow. As a result of the gig, the skater becomes a national star while the resort manager gets fired and becomes a drifter until he ends up in the Army. The Oscar nominated score includes the following songs: "Silver Shadows and Golden Dreams", "Dream of Dreams", "Rio", "In the Days of Beau Brummel", "Lady, Let's Dance", "Happy Hearts", "Ten Million Men and a Girl", and the rhumba standard "Esperanza".
Who’s in it. Lady, Let's Dance stars Belita as Belita, James Ellison as Jerry Gibson, Walter Catlett as Timber Applegate and Lucien Littlefield as Mr. Snodgrass, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Lady, Let's Dance has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Lady, Let's Dance page.
If you liked it. Fans of Lady, Let's Dance tend to enjoy Schindler's List, Grave of the Fireflies, The Pianist and Apocalypse Now.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Lady, Let's Dance (1944)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Lady, Let's Dance change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Lady, Let's Dance worth watching?
- Lady, Let's Dance holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy war, romance and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Lady, Let's Dance?
- Lady, Let's Dance stars Belita, James Ellison, Walter Catlett, Lucien Littlefield and Maurice St. Clair.
- When was Lady, Let's Dance released?
- Lady, Let's Dance was released in 1944, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.