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Romantic drama

Dance Hall (1950): Cast

Dance Hall (1950) movie poster

Dance Hall is a 1950 romantic drama directed by Charles Crichton, starring Donald Houston as Phil, Harold Goodwin and Diana Dors. It runs 1 hour 20 minutes.

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Dance Hall (1950) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 20m (80 min)
Director
Charles Crichton
Genres
Romance , Drama
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Dance Hall About?

The premise of Dance Hall without spoilers.

The film follows four women working in a factory as they navigate a series of romances and friendships centered around a local dance hall in Chiswick, London. Notable for its then‑unusual feminine viewpoint, the story also serves as a vivid portrait of post‑war London, featuring bomb‑scarred streets, trolleybuses and realities of rationing.

Dance Hall Themes & Keywords

· 11 tags
  • dance
  • 4 girls
  • friendship
  • girl talk
  • boyfriends
  • sex
  • kiss
  • talk about ups and downs
  • jealousy
  • escape
  • young
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Cast & crew

Dance Hall Cast & Characters

Donald Houston leads the cast as Phil, with Harold Goodwin as Jack and Diana Dors as Carole. Directed by Charles Crichton; 32 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in Dance Hall

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From the director

More from Charles Crichton

More films directed by Charles Crichton, best-rated first: The Lavender Hill Mob, A Fish Called Wanda, Birdman of Alcatraz and Cosmic Princess.

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Videos

Dance Hall Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Dance Hall.

Dance Hall (1950) Mon-17-Dec at 6:20pm / Sun-23-Dec at 11:50am
Cars

Cars in Dance Hall

15 cars on screen, including the 1936 Singer Nine Le Mans and the 1948 AEC Regent III.

All 15 cars
  • 1936 Singer Nine Le Mans in Dance Hall 1936 Singer Nine Le Mans Important role
  • 1948 AEC Regent III in Dance Hall 1948 AEC Regent III Minor role
  • 1934 Austin 12/4 Taxi in Dance Hall 1934 Austin 12/4 Taxi Minor role
  • 1946 BSA B31 in Dance Hall 1946 BSA B31 Minor role
Details

Dance Hall Also Known As

Also known as “Sala de dans”.

Also known as
  • Sala de dans

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FAQ

Dance Hall FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Dance Hall, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Dance Hall?

Dance Hall runs 1 hour 20 minutes (80 minutes).

When was Dance Hall released?

Dance Hall was released on June 8, 1950.

Who directed Dance Hall?

Dance Hall was directed by Charles Crichton.

More films by Charles Crichton

Who is in the cast of Dance Hall?

Dance Hall stars Donald Houston as Phil, Harold Goodwin as Jack and Diana Dors as Carole, among 32 credited actors.

Does Dance Hall have a post-credit scene?

No. Dance Hall has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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