Dance Hall (1950)
Episodic tale of four factory girls and their various romances at the local dance hall in Chiswick, London. Unusual at the time, the film tells its story from a feminine perspective. Today, it is mainly recognised for its post-war London atmosphere, with bomb sites, trolleybuses and rationing.
Director: Charles Crichton
Genre: Drama, Romance
Runtime: 80 min
Release Date: June 8, 1950
Cast
- Natasha Parry - Eve
- Jane Hylton - Mary
- Diana Dors - Carole
- Petula Clark - Georgie
- Donald Houston - Phil
- Bonar Colleano - Alec
- Douglas Barr - Peter
- Fred Johnson - Mr. Wilson
- Gladys Henson - Mrs. Wilson
- Dandy Nichols - Mrs. Crabtree
Screenplay
- Diana Morgan (Screenplay)
- E. V. H. Emmett (Screenplay)
- Alexander Mackendrick (Screenplay)
Cinematography: Douglas Slocombe
Editing: Seth Holt
Production: Ealing Studios, J. Arthur Rank Organisation
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
dancer, factory girl
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Dance Hall about?
- Episodic tale of four factory girls and their various romances at the local dance hall in Chiswick, London. Unusual at the time, the film tells its story from a feminine perspective. Today, it is mainly recognised for its post-war London atmosphere, with bomb sites, trolleybuses and rationing.
- Who directed Dance Hall?
- Dance Hall was directed by Charles Crichton.
- Who stars in Dance Hall?
- Dance Hall stars Natasha Parry, Jane Hylton, Diana Dors, Petula Clark, Donald Houston, Bonar Colleano.
- How long is Dance Hall?
- Dance Hall has a runtime of 1h 20m (80 minutes).
- What genre is Dance Hall?
- Dance Hall is a Drama, Romance film.
- Where was Dance Hall produced?
- Dance Hall was produced in United Kingdom.