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Invitation to the Dance (1956): Cast

Invitation to the Dance (1956) movie poster

Invitation to the Dance is a 1956 music fantasy film starring Gene Kelly as Host / Pierrot / The Marine / Sinbad, Claude Bessy and Tommy Rall. It runs 1 hour 33 minutes.

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Invitation to the Dance (1956) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 33m (93 min)
Genres
Music , Fantasy
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Invitation to the Dance About?

The premise of Invitation to the Dance without spoilers.

Three completely different stories are told through dance.

Invitation to the Dance Themes & Keywords

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  • tumbling
  • parrot
  • open air market
  • ringing a bell
  • laughing audience
  • playing a lute
  • pantomime
  • bouquet
  • heart shaped paper
  • broken heart
  • juggling
  • tightrope walking
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  • ballet
  • vignette
  • painting
  • hot dog stand
  • microphone
  • playing piano
  • slapped in the face
  • lighting a cigarette for a woman
  • oil lamp
  • belly dancer
  • bazaar
  • parasol
  • basket
  • carpet
  • animated sequence
  • voice over narration
  • ballerina wears a tutu
  • three stories
  • anthology film
  • cigarette smoking
  • theft
  • tipping one's hat
  • actor playing multiple roles
  • actor playing dual role
  • circus
  • sailor
  • genie
  • clown
  • bracelet
  • love
  • marine
  • dance
  • live action and animation
  • surrealism
  • symbolism
  • snake charmer
  • infidelity
  • death
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Cast & crew

Invitation to the Dance Cast & Characters

Gene Kelly leads the cast as Host / Pierrot / The Marine / Sinbad, with Claude Bessy as The Model and Tommy Rall as Flashy Boyfriend.

Also Starring in Invitation to the Dance

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Videos

Invitation to the Dance Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Invitation to the Dance.

Invitation to the Dance (Original Theatrical Trailer)
Details

Invitation to the Dance Also Known As

9 alternative titles, including “L'Invitation à la danse” and “Trittico d'amore”.

Also known as
  • L'Invitation à la danse
  • Trittico d'amore
  • Invitation à la danse
  • Einladung zum Tanz
  • Invitació a la dansa
  • Invitación a la danza
  • Convite à Dança
  • 心声幻影
  • Drömmarnas dans

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FAQ

Invitation to the Dance FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, cast and post-credit scenes of Invitation to the Dance, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Invitation to the Dance?

Invitation to the Dance runs 1 hour 33 minutes (93 minutes).

When was Invitation to the Dance released?

Invitation to the Dance was released on May 22, 1956.

Who is in the cast of Invitation to the Dance?

Invitation to the Dance stars Gene Kelly as Host / Pierrot / The Marine / Sinbad, Claude Bessy as The Model and Tommy Rall as Flashy Boyfriend, among 14 credited actors.

Does Invitation to the Dance have a post-credit scene?

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

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