Dime a Dance (1937)
June Allyson is a cashier in a dance hall and her friend Imogene Coca wants to get a job there as a dance hostess. June advises her she needs to first make herself attractive to men,and gives her a book on the subject. But Imogene, by mistake, picks up the wrong book and reads one on the art of jiu-jitsu. Imogene's first customer is a bashful sailor who gets turned every which way but loose. Hank Henry also appears as a sailor. All four performers had better things ahead of them although,in the case of comedian Hank Henry, not by much.
Director: Al Christie
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 18 min
Release Date: December 23, 1937
Cast
- Imogene Coca - Esmeralda
- Danny Kaye - Eddie
- June Allyson - Harriet
- Hank Henry - Homer
- Barry Sullivan - Sailor
- Johnny Johnson - Orchestra Leader
Screenplay
- Arthur L. Jarrett (Story)
- Marcy Klauber (Story)
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Al Christie
More Films in Genre: Comedy
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Dime a Dance about?
- June Allyson is a cashier in a dance hall and her friend Imogene Coca wants to get a job there as a dance hostess. June advises her she needs to first make herself attractive to men,and gives her a book on the subject. But Imogene, by mistake, picks up the wrong book and reads one on the art of jiu-jitsu. Imogene's first customer is a bashful sailor who gets turned every which way but loose. Hank Henry also appears as a sailor. All four performers had better things ahead of them although,in the case of comedian Hank Henry, not by much.
- Who directed Dime a Dance?
- Dime a Dance was directed by Al Christie.
- Who stars in Dime a Dance?
- Dime a Dance stars Imogene Coca, Danny Kaye, June Allyson, Hank Henry, Barry Sullivan, Johnny Johnson.
- How long is Dime a Dance?
- Dime a Dance has a runtime of 18m (18 minutes).
- What genre is Dime a Dance?
- Dime a Dance is a Comedy film.