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Dancing in the Dark

Plot: Emery Slade was one of the brightest stars in Hollywood in 1932, but by 1949 his career has hit the skids. Fortunately, he is able to convince studio head Melville Crossman to cast him in the adaptation of a hit Broadway show
Release Date: Friday, December 2 1949
75 years ago
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Cast

Portrait of William PowellWilliam PowellWilliam Powell was 57 in Dancing in the Dark as 'Emery Slade'.
Birthday: Thu, Jul 28 1892 –
Mon, Mar 05 1984
Portrait of Mark StevensMark StevensMark Stevens was 32 in Dancing in the Dark as 'Bill Davis'.
Birthday: Wed, Dec 13 1916 –
Thu, Sep 15 1994
Portrait of Betsy DrakeBetsy DrakeBetsy Drake was 26 in Dancing in the Dark as 'Julie Clarke'.
Birthday: Tue, Sep 11 1923 –
Tue, Oct 27 2015
Portrait of Adolphe MenjouAdolphe MenjouAdolphe Menjou was 59 in Dancing in the Dark as 'Melville Crossman'.
Birthday: Tue, Feb 18 1890 –
Tue, Oct 29 1963
Portrait of Randy StuartRandy StuartRandy Stuart was 25 in Dancing in the Dark as 'Rosalie Brooks'.
Birthday: Sun, Oct 12 1924 –
Sat, Jul 20 1996
Portrait of Lloyd CorriganLloyd CorriganLloyd Corrigan was 49 in Dancing in the Dark as 'John Barker'.
Birthday: Sun, Oct 14 1900 –
Wed, Nov 05 1969
Portrait of Hope EmersonHope EmersonHope Emerson was 52 in Dancing in the Dark as 'Mrs. Schlaghammer'.
Birthday: Fri, Oct 29 1897 –
Mon, Apr 25 1960
Portrait of Walter CatlettWalter CatlettWalter Catlett was 60 in Dancing in the Dark as 'Joe Brooks'.
Birthday: Sun, Feb 03 1889 –
Mon, Nov 14 1960
Portrait of Don BeddoeDon BeddoeDon Beddoe was 46 in Dancing in the Dark as 'Barney Bassett'.
Birthday: Wed, Jul 01 1903 –
Sat, Jan 19 1991
Portrait of Jean HersholtJean HersholtJean Hersholt was 63 in Dancing in the Dark as 'Jean Hersholt'.
Birthday: Sat, Jul 10 1886 –
Sat, Jun 02 1956
Portrait of Bill ShirleyBill ShirleyBill Shirley was 28 in Dancing in the Dark as 'Singer of Title Song Over Opening Credits'.
Birthday: Wed, Jul 06 1921 –
Sun, Aug 27 1989
Portrait of Robert AdlerRobert AdlerRobert Adler was 43 in Dancing in the Dark as 'Studio Gate Guard'.
Birthday: Sat, Mar 24 1906 –
Sat, Dec 19 1987
Portrait of Erville AldersonErville AldersonErville Alderson was 67 in Dancing in the Dark as 'Emery's Neighbor'.
Birthday: Sun, Sep 10 1882 –
Sun, Aug 04 1957
Portrait of Louis BacigalupiLouis BacigalupiLouis Bacigalupi was >> in Dancing in the Dark as 'Masseur'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Joe BautistaJoe BautistaJoe Bautista was >> in Dancing in the Dark as 'Filipino Man'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of George BerangerGeorge BerangerGeorge Beranger was 56 in Dancing in the Dark as 'Waiter'.
Birthday: Mon, Mar 27 1893 –
Thu, Mar 08 1973
Portrait of John BerkesJohn BerkesJohn Berkes was 54 in Dancing in the Dark as 'Marshall'.
Birthday: Thu, Jun 13 1895 –
Thu, Jul 05 1951
Portrait of Ralph BrooksRalph BrooksRalph Brooks was 45 in Dancing in the Dark as 'Man Sleeping on Plane'.
Birthday: Fri, Apr 22 1904 –
Mon, Apr 15 1991
Portrait of Helen BrownHelen BrownHelen Brown was 48 in Dancing in the Dark as 'Esther'.
Birthday: Fri, Aug 16 1901 –
Wed, Dec 24 1997
Portrait of Harry CarterHarry CarterHarry Carter was 43 in Dancing in the Dark as 'Tom'.
Birthday: Tue, Feb 27 1906 –
Mon, Apr 01 1996
Portrait of Edward ClarkEdward ClarkEdward Clark was 71 in Dancing in the Dark as 'Mr. Wallberg'.
Birthday: Sat, May 04 1878 –
Thu, Nov 18 1954
Portrait of Walter ClintonWalter ClintonWalter Clinton was >> in Dancing in the Dark as 'Waiter'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Dick CoganDick CoganDick Cogan was >> in Dancing in the Dark as 'Wes'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Ann CorcoranAnn CorcoranAnn Corcoran was >> in Dancing in the Dark as 'Woman'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Joseph CrehanJoseph CrehanJoseph Crehan was 66 in Dancing in the Dark as 'Board Member'.
Birthday: Sat, Jul 14 1883 –
Fri, Apr 15 1966
Portrait of Harry CrockerHarry CrockerHarry Crocker was 56 in Dancing in the Dark as 'Master of Ceremonies'.
Birthday: Sat, Jul 01 1893 –
Fri, May 23 1958
Portrait of Belle DaubeBelle DaubeBelle Daube was 62 in Dancing in the Dark as 'Board Member'.
Birthday: Tue, Jul 26 1887 –
Mon, May 25 1959
Portrait of John DavidsonJohn DavidsonJohn Davidson was 62 in Dancing in the Dark as 'Board Member'.
Birthday: Sat, Dec 25 1886 –
Tue, Jan 16 1968
Portrait of Elaine EdwardsElaine EdwardsElaine Edwards was 21 in Dancing in the Dark as 'Girl'.
Birthday: Sat, Feb 04 1928 –
Mon, Apr 26 2004
Portrait of Frank FergusonFrank FergusonFrank Ferguson was 49 in Dancing in the Dark as 'John Sharkey'.
Birthday: Mon, Dec 25 1899 –
Tue, Sep 12 1978
Portrait of Sam FinnSam FinnSam Finn was >> in Dancing in the Dark as 'Man'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday –
Sun, Dec 14 1958
Portrait of Fred FisherFred FisherFred Fisher was >> in Dancing in the Dark as 'Man'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Sally ForrestSally ForrestSally Forrest was 21 in Dancing in the Dark as 'Secretary'.
Birthday: Mon, May 28 1928 –
Sun, Mar 15 2015
Portrait of Byron FoulgerByron FoulgerByron Foulger was 51 in Dancing in the Dark as 'Stephen'.
Birthday: Fri, Aug 26 1898 –
Sat, Apr 04 1970
Portrait of Gregory GayeGregory GayeGregory Gaye was 49 in Dancing in the Dark as 'Headwaiter'.
Birthday: Tue, Oct 09 1900 –
Mon, Aug 23 1993
Portrait of Sid GraumanSid GraumanSid Grauman was 70 in Dancing in the Dark as 'Himself'.
Birthday: Mon, Mar 17 1879 –
Sun, Mar 05 1950
Portrait of Sherry HallSherry HallSherry Hall was 57 in Dancing in the Dark as 'Hal'.
Birthday: Mon, Aug 08 1892 –
Fri, Apr 06 1984
Portrait of Alvin HammerAlvin HammerAlvin Hammer was 34 in Dancing in the Dark as 'Little Man'.
Birthday: Sat, Jan 02 1915 –
Sun, Oct 31 1993
Portrait of Sam HarrisSam HarrisSam Harris was 72 in Dancing in the Dark as 'Party Guest'.
Birthday: Thu, Jan 11 1877 –
Wed, Oct 22 1969
Portrait of Larry KeatingLarry KeatingLarry Keating was 53 in Dancing in the Dark as 'Board Member'.
Birthday: Fri, Jun 12 1896 –
Mon, Aug 26 1963
Portrait of Fred KelseyFred KelseyFred Kelsey was 65 in Dancing in the Dark as 'Deputy'.
Birthday: Wed, Aug 20 1884 –
Sat, Sep 02 1961
Portrait of Mike LallyMike LallyMike Lally was 49 in Dancing in the Dark as 'Premiere Attendee'.
Birthday: Fri, Jun 01 1900 –
Fri, Feb 15 1985
Portrait of Babe LondonBabe LondonBabe London was 48 in Dancing in the Dark as 'Hula Girl'.
Birthday: Wed, Aug 28 1901 –
Sat, Nov 29 1980
Portrait of Marion MarshallMarion MarshallMarion Marshall was 19 in Dancing in the Dark as 'Myrna'.
Birthday: Sun, Jun 08 1930 –
Mon, Sep 24 2018
Portrait of Thomas MartinThomas MartinThomas Martin was 57 in Dancing in the Dark as 'Bartender'.
Birthday: Fri, Jan 01 1892
Portrait of William J. O'BrienWilliam J. O'BrienWilliam J. O'Brien was 65 in Dancing in the Dark as 'Waiter at Party'.
Birthday: Thu, Jan 31 1884 –
Sat, Feb 14 1953
Portrait of Milton ParsonsMilton ParsonsMilton Parsons was 45 in Dancing in the Dark as 'Crossman's Butler'.
Birthday: Thu, May 19 1904 –
Thu, May 15 1980
Portrait of Phyllis PlanchardPhyllis PlanchardPhyllis Planchard was >> in Dancing in the Dark as 'Woman'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Grandon RhodesGrandon RhodesGrandon Rhodes was 45 in Dancing in the Dark as 'Producer'.
Birthday: Sun, Aug 07 1904 –
Tue, Jun 09 1987
Portrait of Claire RichardsClaire RichardsClaire Richards was >> in Dancing in the Dark as 'Woman'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Cosmo SardoCosmo SardoCosmo Sardo was 40 in Dancing in the Dark as 'Headwaiter'.
Birthday: Sun, Mar 07 1909 –
Fri, Jul 14 1989
Portrait of Syd SaylorSyd SaylorSyd Saylor was 54 in Dancing in the Dark as 'Mac'.
Birthday: Sun, Mar 24 1895 –
Fri, Dec 21 1962
Portrait of Harry SeymourHarry SeymourHarry Seymour was 58 in Dancing in the Dark as 'Pianist, 'New Day' Number'.
Birthday: Mon, Jun 22 1891 –
Sat, Nov 11 1967
Portrait of Larry SteersLarry SteersLarry Steers was 61 in Dancing in the Dark as 'Premiere Attendee / Party Guest'.
Birthday: Tue, Feb 14 1888 –
Thu, Feb 15 1951
Portrait of George E. StoneGeorge E. StoneGeorge E. Stone was 46 in Dancing in the Dark as 'Film Cutter'.
Birthday: Mon, May 18 1903 –
Fri, May 26 1967
Portrait of Charles TannenCharles TannenCharles Tannen was 34 in Dancing in the Dark as 'Jack'.
Birthday: Fri, Oct 22 1915 –
Sun, Dec 28 1980
Portrait of Helen WestcottHelen WestcottHelen Westcott was 21 in Dancing in the Dark as 'June'.
Birthday: Sun, Jan 01 1928 –
Tue, Mar 17 1998
Portrait of Claire WhitneyClaire WhitneyClaire Whitney was 59 in Dancing in the Dark as 'Board Member'.
Birthday: Mon, May 05 1890 –
Wed, Aug 27 1969
Portrait of Max WillenzMax WillenzMax Willenz was 61 in Dancing in the Dark as 'Sommelier'.
Birthday: Sat, Sep 22 1888 –
Wed, Nov 10 1954

Crew

Portrait of Irving ReisIrving ReisIrving Reis was 43 in Dancing in the Dark as 'Director'
Birthday: Mon, May 07 1906 –
Fri, Jul 03 1953
Portrait of Harry JacksonHarry JacksonHarry Jackson was 53 in Dancing in the Dark as 'Director of Photography'
Birthday: Wed, Apr 15 1896 –
Mon, Aug 03 1953
Portrait of Henry WeinbergerHenry WeinbergerHenry Weinberger was >> in Dancing in the Dark as 'Assistant Director'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Alfred NewmanAlfred NewmanAlfred Newman was 48 in Dancing in the Dark as 'Music Director'
Birthday: Sun, Mar 17 1901 –
Tue, Feb 17 1970
Portrait of Mary C. McCall, Jr.Mary C. McCall, Jr.Mary C. McCall, Jr. was 45 in Dancing in the Dark as 'Screenplay'
Birthday: Mon, Apr 04 1904 –
Thu, Apr 03 1986
Portrait of George JesselGeorge JesselGeorge Jessel was 51 in Dancing in the Dark as 'Producer'
Birthday: Sun, Apr 03 1898 –
Sat, May 23 1981
Portrait of Louis R. LoefflerLouis R. LoefflerLouis R. Loeffler was 52 in Dancing in the Dark as 'Editor'
Birthday: Wed, Feb 24 1897 –
Sat, Apr 22 1972
Portrait of Cyril J. MockridgeCyril J. MockridgeCyril J. Mockridge was 53 in Dancing in the Dark as 'Original Music Composer'
Birthday: Thu, Aug 06 1896 –
Thu, Jan 18 1979
Portrait of Herbert W. SpencerHerbert W. SpencerHerbert W. Spencer was 44 in Dancing in the Dark as 'Original Music Composer, Orchestrator'
Birthday: Fri, Apr 07 1905 –
Fri, Sep 18 1992
Portrait of Ben NyeBen NyeBen Nye was 42 in Dancing in the Dark as 'Makeup Artist'
Birthday: Sat, Jan 12 1907 –
Sun, Feb 09 1986
Portrait of Lyle R. WheelerLyle R. WheelerLyle R. Wheeler was 44 in Dancing in the Dark as 'Art Direction'
Birthday: Sun, Feb 12 1905 –
Wed, Jan 10 1990
Portrait of Jay DratlerJay DratlerJay Dratler was 38 in Dancing in the Dark as 'Additional Dialogue'
Birthday: Thu, Sep 14 1911 –
Sat, Sep 21 1968
Portrait of Charles LeMaireCharles LeMaireCharles LeMaire was 52 in Dancing in the Dark as 'Wardrobe Supervisor'
Birthday: Thu, Apr 22 1897 –
Sat, Jun 08 1985
Portrait of TravillaTravillaTravilla was 29 in Dancing in the Dark as 'Costume Design'
Birthday: Mon, Mar 22 1920 –
Fri, Nov 02 1990
Portrait of George W. DavisGeorge W. DavisGeorge W. Davis was 35 in Dancing in the Dark as 'Art Direction'
Birthday: Fri, Apr 17 1914 –
Sat, Oct 03 1998
Portrait of Fred SersenFred SersenFred Sersen was >> in Dancing in the Dark as 'Visual Effects'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Thomas LittleThomas LittleThomas Little was 63 in Dancing in the Dark as 'Set Decoration'
Birthday: Sat, Aug 28 1886 –
Tue, Mar 05 1985
Portrait of Bernard FreericksBernard FreericksBernard Freericks was >> in Dancing in the Dark as 'Sound'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of George S. KaufmanGeorge S. KaufmanGeorge S. Kaufman was 60 in Dancing in the Dark as 'Theatre Play'
Birthday: Sat, Nov 16 1889 –
Fri, Jun 02 1961
Portrait of Joseph C. WrightJoseph C. WrightJoseph C. Wright was >> in Dancing in the Dark as 'Interior Designer'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Irving RosenbergIrving RosenbergIrving Rosenberg was >> in Dancing in the Dark as 'Camera Operator'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Earle HagenEarle HagenEarle Hagen was 30 in Dancing in the Dark as 'Orchestrator'
Birthday: Wed, Jul 09 1919 –
Mon, May 26 2008
Portrait of Roger Heman Sr.Roger Heman Sr.Roger Heman Sr. was >> in Dancing in the Dark as 'Sound'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Paul S. FoxPaul S. FoxPaul S. Fox was 51 in Dancing in the Dark as 'Set Decoration'
Birthday: Fri, Sep 30 1898 –
Mon, May 01 1972
Portrait of Howard DietzHoward DietzHoward Dietz was 53 in Dancing in the Dark as 'Theatre Play, Lyricist'
Birthday: Tue, Sep 08 1896 –
Sat, Jul 30 1983
Portrait of Seymour FelixSeymour FelixSeymour Felix was 57 in Dancing in the Dark as 'Choreographer'
Birthday: Sun, Oct 23 1892 –
Thu, Mar 16 1961
Portrait of Arthur SchwartzArthur SchwartzArthur Schwartz was >> in Dancing in the Dark as 'Theatre Play, Lyricist'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Thomas TuttleThomas TuttleThomas Tuttle was 31 in Dancing in the Dark as 'Makeup Artist'
Birthday: Tue, Nov 19 1918 –
Sat, Aug 07 2004
Portrait of Marion TurkMarion TurkMarion Turk was >> in Dancing in the Dark as 'Adaptation'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Myrtle FordMyrtle FordMyrtle Ford was >> in Dancing in the Dark as 'Hairstylist'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Bill RiddleBill RiddleBill Riddle was >> in Dancing in the Dark as 'Makeup Artist'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Sid BowenSid BowenSid Bowen was 51 in Dancing in the Dark as 'Production Manager'
Birthday: Sun, Jan 09 1898 –
Sun, Jan 27 1974
Portrait of Max GoldenMax GoldenMax Golden was >> in Dancing in the Dark as 'Production Manager'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Larry AirhartLarry AirhartLarry Airhart was >> in Dancing in the Dark as 'Gaffer'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Bruce HunsakerBruce HunsakerBruce Hunsaker was >> in Dancing in the Dark as 'Grip'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Cliff MaupinCliff MaupinCliff Maupin was >> in Dancing in the Dark as 'Still Photographer'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Jerry BryanJerry BryanJerry Bryan was >> in Dancing in the Dark as 'Script Supervisor'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday