Born to Dance (1936): Perfery

Born to Dance

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(1936)Directed by Roy Del Ruth105 minComedy, Music, Romance

“M*G*M's successor to 'THE GREAT ZIEGFELD'”

Why does a sailor on leave, with a few days to spend, end up chasing a girl who is only trying to break into Broadway? Ted Barker (James Stewart) meets Nora Paige (Eleanor Powell), a dancer with her sights set on the stage, and the two fall for each other fast. Roy Del Ruth sets a established Broadway star (Virginia Bruce) between them, and Nora's chance at the show depends on whether Ted stays hers.

Eleanor Powellas Nora Paige

James Stewartas Ted Barker

Virginia Bruceas Lucy James

Una Merkelas Jenny Saks

Sid Silversas 'Gunny' Sacks

Frances Langfordas 'Peppy' Turner

Raymond Walburnas Captain Dingby

Alan Dinehartas McKay

Buddy Ebsenas 'Mush' Tracy

Juanita Quigleyas Sally Saks

Georgesas Himself

Jalnaas Herself

Reginald Gardineras Policeman

Barnett Parkeras Floorwalker

J. Marshall Smithas Member of The Foursome

L. Dwight Snyderas Member of The Foursome

Jay Johnsonas Member of The Foursome

Del Porteras Member of The Foursome

Jean Ashtonas Chorus Girl (uncredited)

Monica Bannisteras Waitress at Lonely Hearts Club (uncredited)

Bonnie Bannonas Waitress at Lonely Hearts Club (uncredited)

Barbara Bedfordas Hector's Secretary (uncredited)

CB Charles Bennettas Quartet Member (uncredited)

DC Diane Cookas Girl at Lonely Hearts Club (uncredited)