Dames (1934): Cast & Where to Watch
Dames is a 1934 music comedy directed by Busby Berkeley and Ray Enright, starring Joan Blondell as Mabel Anderson, Guy Kibbee and Berton Churchill. It runs 1 hour 31 minutes. Stream it on HBO Max, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 31m (91 min)
- Directors
- Busby Berkeley and Ray Enright
- Original language
-
English - Studio
- Warner Bros. Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Dames About?
The premise of Dames without spoilers.
A WORLD’S FAIR OF BEAUTY, SONG - LAUGHTER! A reformer’s daughter wins the lead role in a scandalous Broadway show.
Dames Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- lie
- fear
- coincidence
- band the musical group
- overhead camera shot
- keeler and powell
- powell and blondell
- keeler and blondell
- blondell and g. kibbee
- reference to the spanish american war
- title sung by character
- train trip
+38 more Show fewer
- united states of america
- new york
- daughter
- broadway show
- broadway
- new york state
- money
- waving a handkerchief
- handheld mirror
- throwing rotten tomatoes at a stage performance
- publicity
- jail cell
- whispering in someone's ear
- motorcycle policeman
- theatre riot
- orchestra leader
- slurred speech
- geometric design
- powder puff
- looking at oneself in a mirror
- bathtub
- bubble bath
- bed
- alarm clock
- subjective camera
- reference to george gershwin
- train track
- stairway
- turntable
- subway advertisement
- street life
- box office
- reference to william shakespeare
- applause
- audience
- bird
- ironing board
- clothesline
Where to Watch Dames
Stream it on HBO Max, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
Stream 2
HBO Max 
HBO Max Amazon Channel 
Streaming availability in the US, powered by 
Dames Cast & Characters
Joan Blondell leads the cast as Mabel Anderson, with Guy Kibbee as Horace Hemingway and Berton Churchill as Harold Ellsworthy Todd. Directed by Busby Berkeley and Ray Enright; 37 actors are credited in all.
-
Co-director Busby Berkeley - Co-director Ray Enright
-
Joan Blondell as Mabel Anderson -
Guy Kibbee as Horace Hemingway -
Berton Churchill as Harold Ellsworthy Todd - Milton Kibbee as Reporter (uncredited)
Also Starring in Dames
· 33 more- Lester Dorr Elevator Starter (uncredited)
- Edmund Mortimer Ounce's Receptionist #2 (uncredited)
- Eddy Chandler Guard (uncredited)
- Zasu Pitts Matilda Hemingway
- Frank Darien Druggist #1 (uncredited)
- Cliff Saum Stagehand (uncredited)
- Eddie Kane Harry (uncredited)
- Robert Emmett Keane Man On Train (uncredited)
- Virginia Grey Chorus Girl (uncredited)
- Arthur Aylesworth Train Conductor
- Paul Kruger Elevator Operator (uncredited)
- Dick Powell Jimmy Higgens
- Hugh Herbert Ezra Ounce
- Harrison Greene Henchman in Audience (uncredited)
- Henry Roquemore Board Member in Show (uncredited)
- Harry Holman Druggist #3 (uncredited)
Show all 37 cast members Show fewer cast members
- Johnny Arthur Billings
- Larry McGrath Sergeant at Jail (uncredited)
- Ruby Keeler Barbara Hemingway
- Phil Regan Johnny Harris
- Leila Bennett Laura
- Arthur Vinton Bulger
- Sam Godfrey Ounce's Receptionist #1 (uncredited)
- Dick French Man On Ferry (uncredited)
- Monica Bannister Chorus Girl (uncredited)
- Loretta Andrews Chorus Girl (uncredited)
- Dolores Casey Chorus Girl (uncredited)
- Eleanor Bayley Chorus Girl (uncredited)
- Margaret Carthew Chorus Girl (uncredited)
- Russell Huestis Ounce's Security Guard (uncredited)
- Sammy Fain Buttercup Balmer (uncredited)
- De Don Blunier Chorus Girl (uncredited)
- Diane Borget Chorus Girl (uncredited)
Dames Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Dames.
Seen Dames?
Movies Like Dames
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Gentlemen Marry Brunettes, Lovely to Look At and Glorifying the American Girl.
Dames FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch and post-credit scenes of Dames, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Dames?
Dames runs 1 hour 31 minutes (91 minutes).
When was Dames released?
Dames was released on August 16, 1934.
Who directed Dames?
Dames was directed by Busby Berkeley and Ray Enright.
More films by Busby Berkeley Who is in the cast of Dames?
Dames stars Joan Blondell as Mabel Anderson, Guy Kibbee as Horace Hemingway and Berton Churchill as Harold Ellsworthy Todd, among 37 credited actors.
Where can I watch Dames?
In the US, Dames is streaming on HBO Max and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).
Does Dames have a post-credit scene?
No. Dames has no extra scene during or after the credits.
Coming soon to your phone
The Plot Explained Movie Summary App
From blockbusters to hidden gems: plot summaries, endings explained and timelines on your phone. Save your favorites and never miss a twist again.
Be the first to know when it launches. Your email stays private, always. Learn more about the app
