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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 Powell

William Powell. William Powell was 57 in Dancing in the Dark as 'Emery Slade'.

Birthday: Thu, Jul 28 1892 –
Died: Mon, Mar 05 1984

Portrait of Mark Stevens

Mark Stevens. Mark Stevens was 32 in Dancing in the Dark as 'Bill Davis'.

Birthday: Wed, Dec 13 1916 –
Died: Thu, Sep 15 1994

Portrait of Betsy Drake

Betsy Drake. Betsy Drake was 26 in Dancing in the Dark as 'Julie Clarke'.

Birthday: Tue, Sep 11 1923 –
Died: Tue, Oct 27 2015

Portrait of Adolphe Menjou

Adolphe Menjou. Adolphe Menjou was 59 in Dancing in the Dark as 'Melville Crossman'.

Birthday: Tue, Feb 18 1890 –
Died: Tue, Oct 29 1963

Portrait of Randy Stuart

Randy Stuart. Randy Stuart was 25 in Dancing in the Dark as 'Rosalie Brooks'.

Birthday: Sun, Oct 12 1924 –
Died: Sat, Jul 20 1996

Portrait of Lloyd Corrigan

Lloyd Corrigan. Lloyd Corrigan was 49 in Dancing in the Dark as 'John Barker'.

Birthday: Sun, Oct 14 1900 –
Died: Wed, Nov 05 1969

Portrait of Hope Emerson

Hope Emerson. Hope Emerson was 52 in Dancing in the Dark as 'Mrs. Schlaghammer'.

Birthday: Fri, Oct 29 1897 –
Died: Mon, Apr 25 1960

Portrait of Walter Catlett

Walter Catlett. Walter Catlett was 60 in Dancing in the Dark as 'Joe Brooks'.

Birthday: Sun, Feb 03 1889 –
Died: Mon, Nov 14 1960

Portrait of Don Beddoe

Don Beddoe. Don Beddoe was 46 in Dancing in the Dark as 'Barney Bassett'.

Birthday: Wed, Jul 01 1903 –
Died: Sat, Jan 19 1991

Portrait of Jean Hersholt

Jean Hersholt. Jean Hersholt was 63 in Dancing in the Dark as 'Jean Hersholt'.

Birthday: Sat, Jul 10 1886 –
Died: Sat, Jun 02 1956

Portrait of Bill Shirley

Bill Shirley. Bill Shirley was 28 in Dancing in the Dark as 'Singer of Title Song Over Opening Credits'.

Birthday: Wed, Jul 06 1921 –
Died: Sun, Aug 27 1989

Portrait of Robert Adler

Robert Adler. Robert Adler was 43 in Dancing in the Dark as 'Studio Gate Guard'.

Birthday: Sat, Mar 24 1906 –
Died: Sat, Dec 19 1987

Portrait of Erville Alderson

Erville Alderson. Erville Alderson was 67 in Dancing in the Dark as 'Emery's Neighbor'.

Birthday: Sun, Sep 10 1882 –
Died: Sun, Aug 04 1957

Portrait of Louis Bacigalupi

Louis Bacigalupi. Louis Bacigalupi was >> in Dancing in the Dark as 'Masseur'.

Birthday: Unknown Birthday

Portrait of Joe Bautista

Joe Bautista. Joe Bautista was >> in Dancing in the Dark as 'Filipino Man'.

Birthday: Unknown Birthday

Portrait of George Beranger

George Beranger. George Beranger was 56 in Dancing in the Dark as 'Waiter'.

Birthday: Mon, Mar 27 1893 –
Died: Thu, Mar 08 1973

Portrait of John Berkes

John Berkes. John Berkes was 54 in Dancing in the Dark as 'Marshall'.

Birthday: Thu, Jun 13 1895 –
Died: Thu, Jul 05 1951

Portrait of Ralph Brooks

Ralph Brooks. Ralph Brooks was 45 in Dancing in the Dark as 'Man Sleeping on Plane'.

Birthday: Fri, Apr 22 1904 –
Died: Mon, Apr 15 1991

Portrait of Helen Brown

Helen Brown. Helen Brown was 48 in Dancing in the Dark as 'Esther'.

Birthday: Fri, Aug 16 1901 –
Died: Wed, Dec 24 1997

Portrait of Harry Carter

Harry Carter. Harry Carter was 43 in Dancing in the Dark as 'Tom'.

Birthday: Tue, Feb 27 1906 –
Died: Mon, Apr 01 1996

Portrait of Edward Clark

Edward Clark. Edward Clark was 71 in Dancing in the Dark as 'Mr. Wallberg'.

Birthday: Sat, May 04 1878 –
Died: Thu, Nov 18 1954

Portrait of Walter Clinton

Walter Clinton. Walter Clinton was >> in Dancing in the Dark as 'Waiter'.

Birthday: Unknown Birthday

Portrait of Dick Cogan

Dick Cogan. Dick Cogan was >> in Dancing in the Dark as 'Wes'.

Birthday: Unknown Birthday

Portrait of Ann Corcoran

Ann Corcoran. Ann Corcoran was >> in Dancing in the Dark as 'Woman'.

Birthday: Unknown Birthday

Portrait of Joseph Crehan

Joseph Crehan. Joseph Crehan was 66 in Dancing in the Dark as 'Board Member'.

Birthday: Sat, Jul 14 1883 –
Died: Fri, Apr 15 1966

Portrait of Harry Crocker

Harry Crocker. Harry Crocker was 56 in Dancing in the Dark as 'Master of Ceremonies'.

Birthday: Sat, Jul 01 1893 –
Died: Fri, May 23 1958

Portrait of Belle Daube

Belle Daube. Belle Daube was 62 in Dancing in the Dark as 'Board Member'.

Birthday: Tue, Jul 26 1887 –
Died: Mon, May 25 1959

Portrait of John Davidson

John Davidson. John Davidson was 62 in Dancing in the Dark as 'Board Member'.

Birthday: Sat, Dec 25 1886 –
Died: Tue, Jan 16 1968

Portrait of Elaine Edwards

Elaine Edwards. Elaine Edwards was 21 in Dancing in the Dark as 'Girl'.

Birthday: Sat, Feb 04 1928 –
Died: Mon, Apr 26 2004

Portrait of Frank Ferguson

Frank Ferguson. Frank Ferguson was 49 in Dancing in the Dark as 'John Sharkey'.

Birthday: Mon, Dec 25 1899 –
Died: Tue, Sep 12 1978

Portrait of Sam Finn

Sam Finn. Sam Finn was >> in Dancing in the Dark as 'Man'.

Birthday: Unknown Birthday –
Died: Sun, Dec 14 1958

Portrait of Fred Fisher

Fred Fisher. Fred Fisher was >> in Dancing in the Dark as 'Man'.

Birthday: Unknown Birthday

Portrait of Sally Forrest

Sally Forrest. Sally Forrest was 21 in Dancing in the Dark as 'Secretary'.

Birthday: Mon, May 28 1928 –
Died: Sun, Mar 15 2015

Portrait of Byron Foulger

Byron Foulger. Byron Foulger was 51 in Dancing in the Dark as 'Stephen'.

Birthday: Fri, Aug 26 1898 –
Died: Sat, Apr 04 1970

Portrait of Gregory Gaye

Gregory Gaye. Gregory Gaye was 49 in Dancing in the Dark as 'Headwaiter'.

Birthday: Tue, Oct 09 1900 –
Died: Mon, Aug 23 1993

Portrait of Sid Grauman

Sid Grauman. Sid Grauman was 70 in Dancing in the Dark as 'Himself'.

Birthday: Mon, Mar 17 1879 –
Died: Sun, Mar 05 1950

Portrait of Sherry Hall

Sherry Hall. Sherry Hall was 57 in Dancing in the Dark as 'Hal'.

Birthday: Mon, Aug 08 1892 –
Died: Fri, Apr 06 1984

Portrait of Alvin Hammer

Alvin Hammer. Alvin Hammer was 34 in Dancing in the Dark as 'Little Man'.

Birthday: Sat, Jan 02 1915 –
Died: Sun, Oct 31 1993

Portrait of Sam Harris

Sam Harris. Sam Harris was 72 in Dancing in the Dark as 'Party Guest'.

Birthday: Thu, Jan 11 1877 –
Died: Wed, Oct 22 1969

Portrait of Larry Keating

Larry Keating. Larry Keating was 53 in Dancing in the Dark as 'Board Member'.

Birthday: Fri, Jun 12 1896 –
Died: Mon, Aug 26 1963

Portrait of Fred Kelsey

Fred Kelsey. Fred Kelsey was 65 in Dancing in the Dark as 'Deputy'.

Birthday: Wed, Aug 20 1884 –
Died: Sat, Sep 02 1961

Portrait of Mike Lally

Mike Lally. Mike Lally was 49 in Dancing in the Dark as 'Premiere Attendee'.

Birthday: Fri, Jun 01 1900 –
Died: Fri, Feb 15 1985

Portrait of Babe London

Babe London. Babe London was 48 in Dancing in the Dark as 'Hula Girl'.

Birthday: Wed, Aug 28 1901 –
Died: Sat, Nov 29 1980

Portrait of Marion Marshall

Marion Marshall. Marion Marshall was 19 in Dancing in the Dark as 'Myrna'.

Birthday: Sun, Jun 08 1930 –
Died: Mon, Sep 24 2018

Portrait of Thomas Martin

Thomas Martin. Thomas Martin was 57 in Dancing in the Dark as 'Bartender'.

Birthday: Fri, Jan 01 1892

Portrait of William J. O'Brien

William J. O'Brien. William J. O'Brien was 65 in Dancing in the Dark as 'Waiter at Party'.

Birthday: Thu, Jan 31 1884 –
Died: Sat, Feb 14 1953

Portrait of Milton Parsons

Milton Parsons. Milton Parsons was 45 in Dancing in the Dark as 'Crossman's Butler'.

Birthday: Thu, May 19 1904 –
Died: Thu, May 15 1980

Portrait of Phyllis Planchard

Phyllis Planchard. Phyllis Planchard was >> in Dancing in the Dark as 'Woman'.

Birthday: Unknown Birthday

Portrait of Grandon Rhodes

Grandon Rhodes. Grandon Rhodes was 45 in Dancing in the Dark as 'Producer'.

Birthday: Sun, Aug 07 1904 –
Died: Tue, Jun 09 1987

Portrait of Claire Richards

Claire Richards. Claire Richards was >> in Dancing in the Dark as 'Woman'.

Birthday: Unknown Birthday

Portrait of Cosmo Sardo

Cosmo Sardo. Cosmo Sardo was 40 in Dancing in the Dark as 'Headwaiter'.

Birthday: Sun, Mar 07 1909 –
Died: Fri, Jul 14 1989

Portrait of Syd Saylor

Syd Saylor. Syd Saylor was 54 in Dancing in the Dark as 'Mac'.

Birthday: Sun, Mar 24 1895 –
Died: Fri, Dec 21 1962

Portrait of Harry Seymour

Harry Seymour. Harry Seymour was 58 in Dancing in the Dark as 'Pianist, 'New Day' Number'.

Birthday: Mon, Jun 22 1891 –
Died: Sat, Nov 11 1967

Portrait of Larry Steers

Larry Steers. Larry Steers was 61 in Dancing in the Dark as 'Premiere Attendee / Party Guest'.

Birthday: Tue, Feb 14 1888 –
Died: Thu, Feb 15 1951

Portrait of George E. Stone

George E. Stone. George E. Stone was 46 in Dancing in the Dark as 'Film Cutter'.

Birthday: Mon, May 18 1903 –
Died: Fri, May 26 1967

Portrait of Charles Tannen

Charles Tannen. Charles Tannen was 34 in Dancing in the Dark as 'Jack'.

Birthday: Fri, Oct 22 1915 –
Died: Sun, Dec 28 1980

Portrait of Helen Westcott

Helen Westcott. Helen Westcott was 21 in Dancing in the Dark as 'June'.

Birthday: Sun, Jan 01 1928 –
Died: Tue, Mar 17 1998

Portrait of Claire Whitney

Claire Whitney. Claire Whitney was 59 in Dancing in the Dark as 'Board Member'.

Birthday: Mon, May 05 1890 –
Died: Wed, Aug 27 1969

Portrait of Max Willenz

Max Willenz. Max Willenz was 61 in Dancing in the Dark as 'Sommelier'.

Birthday: Sat, Sep 22 1888 –
Died: Wed, Nov 10 1954

Crew

Portrait of Irving Reis

Irving Reis. Irving Reis was 43 in Dancing in the Dark as 'Director'

Birthday: Mon, May 07 1906 –
Died: Fri, Jul 03 1953

Portrait of Harry Jackson

Harry Jackson. Harry Jackson was 53 in Dancing in the Dark as 'Director of Photography'

Birthday: Wed, Apr 15 1896 –
Died: Mon, Aug 03 1953

Portrait of Henry Weinberger

Henry Weinberger. Henry Weinberger was >> in Dancing in the Dark as 'Assistant Director'

Birthday: Unknown Birthday

Portrait of Alfred Newman

Alfred Newman. Alfred Newman was 48 in Dancing in the Dark as 'Music Director'

Birthday: Sun, Mar 17 1901 –
Died: 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 –
Died: Thu, Apr 03 1986

Portrait of George Jessel

George Jessel. George Jessel was 51 in Dancing in the Dark as 'Producer'

Birthday: Sun, Apr 03 1898 –
Died: Sat, May 23 1981

Portrait of Louis R. Loeffler

Louis R. Loeffler. Louis R. Loeffler was 52 in Dancing in the Dark as 'Editor'

Birthday: Wed, Feb 24 1897 –
Died: Sat, Apr 22 1972

Portrait of Herbert W. Spencer

Herbert W. Spencer. Herbert W. Spencer was 44 in Dancing in the Dark as 'Original Music Composer, Orchestrator'

Birthday: Fri, Apr 07 1905 –
Died: Fri, Sep 18 1992

Portrait of Cyril J. Mockridge

Cyril J. Mockridge. Cyril J. Mockridge was 53 in Dancing in the Dark as 'Original Music Composer'

Birthday: Thu, Aug 06 1896 –
Died: Thu, Jan 18 1979

Portrait of George W. Davis

George W. Davis. George W. Davis was 35 in Dancing in the Dark as 'Art Direction'

Birthday: Fri, Apr 17 1914 –
Died: Sat, Oct 03 1998

Portrait of Ben Nye

Ben Nye. Ben Nye was 42 in Dancing in the Dark as 'Makeup Artist'

Birthday: Sat, Jan 12 1907 –
Died: Sun, Feb 09 1986

Portrait of Charles LeMaire

Charles LeMaire. Charles LeMaire was 52 in Dancing in the Dark as 'Wardrobe Supervisor'

Birthday: Thu, Apr 22 1897 –
Died: Sat, Jun 08 1985

Portrait of Travilla

Travilla. Travilla was 29 in Dancing in the Dark as 'Costume Design'

Birthday: Mon, Mar 22 1920 –
Died: Fri, Nov 02 1990

Portrait of Lyle R. Wheeler

Lyle R. Wheeler. Lyle R. Wheeler was 44 in Dancing in the Dark as 'Art Direction'

Birthday: Sun, Feb 12 1905 –
Died: Wed, Jan 10 1990

Portrait of Fred Sersen

Fred Sersen. Fred Sersen was >> in Dancing in the Dark as 'Visual Effects'

Birthday: Unknown Birthday

Portrait of Paul S. Fox

Paul S. Fox. Paul S. Fox was 51 in Dancing in the Dark as 'Set Decoration'

Birthday: Fri, Sep 30 1898 –
Died: Mon, May 01 1972

Portrait of Roger Heman Sr.

Roger Heman Sr.. Roger Heman Sr. was 51 in Dancing in the Dark as 'Sound'

Birthday: Sun, Feb 27 1898 –
Died: Fri, Mar 14 1969

Portrait of Thomas Little

Thomas Little. Thomas Little was 63 in Dancing in the Dark as 'Set Decoration'

Birthday: Sat, Aug 28 1886 –
Died: Tue, Mar 05 1985

Portrait of George S. Kaufman

George S. Kaufman. George S. Kaufman was 60 in Dancing in the Dark as 'Theatre Play'

Birthday: Sat, Nov 16 1889 –
Died: Fri, Jun 02 1961

Portrait of Arthur Schwartz

Arthur Schwartz. Arthur Schwartz was >> in Dancing in the Dark as 'Lyricist, Theatre Play'

Birthday: Unknown Birthday

Portrait of Earle Hagen

Earle Hagen. Earle Hagen was 30 in Dancing in the Dark as 'Orchestrator'

Birthday: Wed, Jul 09 1919 –
Died: Mon, May 26 2008

Portrait of Irving Rosenberg

Irving Rosenberg. Irving Rosenberg was >> in Dancing in the Dark as 'Camera Operator'

Birthday: Unknown Birthday

Portrait of Joseph C. Wright

Joseph C. Wright. Joseph C. Wright was >> in Dancing in the Dark as 'Interior Designer'

Birthday: Unknown Birthday

Portrait of Jay Dratler

Jay Dratler. Jay Dratler was 38 in Dancing in the Dark as 'Additional Dialogue'

Birthday: Thu, Sep 14 1911 –
Died: Sat, Sep 21 1968

Portrait of Howard Dietz

Howard Dietz. Howard Dietz was 53 in Dancing in the Dark as 'Theatre Play, Lyricist'

Birthday: Tue, Sep 08 1896 –
Died: Sat, Jul 30 1983

Portrait of Thomas Tuttle

Thomas Tuttle. Thomas Tuttle was 31 in Dancing in the Dark as 'Makeup Artist'

Birthday: Tue, Nov 19 1918 –
Died: Sat, Aug 07 2004

Portrait of Bernard Freericks

Bernard Freericks. Bernard Freericks was >> in Dancing in the Dark as 'Sound'

Birthday: Unknown Birthday

Portrait of Seymour Felix

Seymour Felix. Seymour Felix was 57 in Dancing in the Dark as 'Choreographer'

Birthday: Sun, Oct 23 1892 –
Died: Thu, Mar 16 1961

Portrait of Sid Bowen

Sid Bowen. Sid Bowen was 51 in Dancing in the Dark as 'Production Manager'

Birthday: Sun, Jan 09 1898 –
Died: Sun, Jan 27 1974

Portrait of Max Golden

Max Golden. Max Golden was >> in Dancing in the Dark as 'Production Manager'

Birthday: Unknown Birthday

Portrait of Jerry Bryan

Jerry Bryan. Jerry Bryan was >> in Dancing in the Dark as 'Script Supervisor'

Birthday: Unknown Birthday

Portrait of Myrtle Ford

Myrtle Ford. Myrtle Ford was >> in Dancing in the Dark as 'Hairstylist'

Birthday: Unknown Birthday

Portrait of Cliff Maupin

Cliff Maupin. Cliff Maupin was >> in Dancing in the Dark as 'Still Photographer'

Birthday: Unknown Birthday

Portrait of Bill Riddle

Bill Riddle. Bill Riddle was >> in Dancing in the Dark as 'Makeup Artist'

Birthday: Unknown Birthday

Portrait of Bruce Hunsaker

Bruce Hunsaker. Bruce Hunsaker was >> in Dancing in the Dark as 'Grip'

Birthday: Unknown Birthday

Portrait of Marion Turk

Marion Turk. Marion Turk was >> in Dancing in the Dark as 'Adaptation'

Birthday: Unknown Birthday

Portrait of Larry Airhart

Larry Airhart. Larry Airhart was >> in Dancing in the Dark as 'Gaffer'

Birthday: Unknown Birthday