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We Were Dancing

  • 1942
  • Approved
  • 1h 35m
IMDb RATING
6.1/10
569
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Melvyn Douglas and Norma Shearer in We Were Dancing (1942)
SatireComedyRomance

Two titled aristocrats support themselves by being professional house guests in the homes of star-struck American nouveau riche.Two titled aristocrats support themselves by being professional house guests in the homes of star-struck American nouveau riche.Two titled aristocrats support themselves by being professional house guests in the homes of star-struck American nouveau riche.

  • Director
    • Robert Z. Leonard
  • Writers
    • Noël Coward
    • Claudine West
    • Hans Rameau
  • Stars
    • Norma Shearer
    • Melvyn Douglas
    • Gail Patrick
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    6.1/10
    569
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Robert Z. Leonard
    • Writers
      • Noël Coward
      • Claudine West
      • Hans Rameau
    • Stars
      • Norma Shearer
      • Melvyn Douglas
      • Gail Patrick
    • 18User reviews
    • 5Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Top Cast56

    Norma Shearer
    Norma Shearer
    • Vicki Wilomirska
    Melvyn Douglas
    Melvyn Douglas
    • Nikki Prax
    Gail Patrick
    Gail Patrick
    • Linda Wayne
    Lee Bowman
    Lee Bowman
    • Hubert Tyler
    Marjorie Main
    Marjorie Main
    • Judge Sidney Hawkes
    Reginald Owen
    Reginald Owen
    • Major Tyler-Blane
    Alan Mowbray
    Alan Mowbray
    • Grand Duke Basil
    Florence Bates
    Florence Bates
    • Mrs. Vanderlip
    Heather Thatcher
    Heather Thatcher
    • Mrs. Tyler-Blane
    Connie Gilchrist
    Connie Gilchrist
    • Olive Ransome
    Nella Walker
    Nella Walker
    • Mrs. Bentley
    Florence Shirley
    • Mrs. Charteris
    Russell Hicks
    Russell Hicks
    • Mr. Bryce-Carew
    Norma Varden
    Norma Varden
    • Mrs. Bryce-Carew
    King Baggot
    King Baggot
    • Courtroom Spectator
    • (uncredited)
    Barbara Bedford
    Barbara Bedford
    • Tearful Courtroom Spectator
    • (uncredited)
    Barlowe Borland
    Barlowe Borland
    • McDonough
    • (uncredited)
    Adriana Caselotti
    • Opera Singer
    • (unconfirmed)
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Robert Z. Leonard
    • Writers
      • Noël Coward
      • Claudine West
      • Hans Rameau
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews18

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    Related interests

    Peter Sellers in Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb (1964)
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    Comedy
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    Romance

    Storyline

    Did you know

    • Trivia
      It was during the making of this film that the head of MGM, Louis B. Mayer personally offered Norma Shearer the title role in Mrs. Miniver (1942) but she turned it down, balking at the notion of playing a mother with a grown son. Shearer opted instead to do a poorly-received remake of Her Cardboard Lover (1942), which would be her final film before retiring.
    • Goofs
      The engagement party at the beginning of the film is held the day before the wedding.
    • Quotes
      • Hubert Tyler: You're not to blame. Women should be sheltered, Vicki.
      • Victoria Anastasia 'Vicki' Wilomirska: After all, what can you expect of us? We were brought up to be merely socially attractive. We have no ambition and no talent except for playing games and not enough of that.
      • Hubert Tyler: If you'd kept your word to me, Vicki, you wouldn't have to invent your assets.
      • Victoria Anastasia 'Vicki' Wilomirska: I have nothing to regret you with. I chose my life, and I like it.
    • Connections
      Referenced in We Must Have Music (1941)
    • Soundtracks
      The Wedding March
      (1843) (uncredited)
      from "A Midsummer Night's Dream, Op.61"
      Music by Felix Mendelssohn
      Whistled by Melvyn Douglas
      Played also as part of the score

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    Details

    • Release date
      • September 18, 1942 (Mexico)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Languages
      • English
      • French
      • Polish
    • Also known as
      • El embrujo de un vals
    • Filming locations
      • Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios - 10202 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, California, USA(Studio)
    • Production company
      • Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

    • Budget
      • $1,085,000 (estimated)
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 35m(95 min)
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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