Born to Dance
“M*G*M's successor to 'THE GREAT ZIEGFELD'”
On leave, a sailor falls in love with a young lady aspiring to become a Broadway dancer, but their relationship is jeopardized by an established Broadway star, who is also enamored by him.
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Where is Born to Dance streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Australia | — | Amazon Video |
| Germany | — | Amazon Video |
| France | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
About Born to Dance
Born to Dance is a 1936 English-language comedy, music and romance film directed by Roy Del Ruth. The cast is led by Eleanor Powell, James Stewart, Virginia Bruce. It has a runtime of 1h 45m. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Born to Dance was produced by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer and made in United States of America. It was released on November 27, 1936, and carries a NR certification.
- Director
- Roy Del Ruth
- Writers
- Jack McGowan, Sid Silvers, Buddy G. DeSylva
- Release date
- November 27, 1936
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- NR
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Born to Dance cast & crew
Born to Dance was directed by Roy Del Ruth and written by Jack McGowan, Sid Silvers, and Buddy G. DeSylva.
The cast features Eleanor Powell as Nora Paige, James Stewart as Ted Barker, Virginia Bruce as Lucy James, Una Merkel as Jenny Saks, Sid Silvers as 'Gunny' Sacks, and Frances Langford as 'Peppy' Turner.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Cole Porter, cinematography is by Ray June, and it was produced by Jack Cummings.
Is Born to Dance worth watching?
At 1h 45m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy comedy, music, and romance, Born to Dance is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Born to Dance
Born to Dance isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.
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Cast of Born to Dance
Eleanor Powell
Nora Paige
James Stewart
Ted Barker
Virginia Bruce
Lucy James
Una Merkel
Jenny Saks
Sid Silvers
'Gunny' Sacks
Frances Langford
'Peppy' Turner
Raymond Walburn
Captain Dingby
Alan Dinehart
McKay
Buddy Ebsen
'Mush' Tracy
Juanita Quigley
Sally Saks
Georges
Himself
Jalna
Herself
Born to Dance — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Born to Dance in United States?
Born to Dance is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is Born to Dance in?
Born to Dance is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Born to Dance?
Born to Dance runs 1 hours 45 minutes (105 minutes).
▸What is Born to Dance rated?
Born to Dance is rated NR. It holds a 6.1/10 audience score from 30 ratings.
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