Let’s Dance (1950): Cast
Let’s Dance is a 1950 romantic comedy directed by Norman Z. McLeod, starring Betty Hutton as Kitty McNeil, Stanley Blystone and Fred Astaire. It runs 1 hour 52 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 52m (112 min)
- Director
- Norman Z. McLeod
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Paramount Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Let’s Dance About?
The premise of Let’s Dance without spoilers.
After her husband's death, Kitty McNeil escapes the domineering presence of her wealthy mother‑in‑law, taking her young son with her to New York. Jobless and alone, she unexpectedly meets Donald Elwood, a former USO partner and old flame, who agrees to support her fight for custody of her child.
Let’s Dance Themes & Keywords
· 38 tags- lie
- singing
- dancing
- love
- kiss
- climbing down a trellis
- flashback
- grandmother
- widow
- tunnel of love
- marriage proposal
- horse racing
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- judge
- custody hearing
- showgirl
- lawyer
- custody battle
- child custody
- cowboy
- woman dresses as a man
- nightclub
- cigarette girl
- chef
- reference to jack and the beanstalk
- reference to shakespeare's hamlet
- taxi
- diner
- cat
- piano
- doghouse
- packing a suitcase
- trellis
- great dane
- mother son relationship
- singer
- dancer
- theremin
- spiral staircase
Let’s Dance Cast & Characters
Betty Hutton leads the cast as Kitty McNeil, with Stanley Blystone as New York Policeman (uncredited) and Fred Astaire as Donald Elwood. Directed by Norman Z. McLeod; 28 actors are credited in all.
- Director Norman Z. McLeod
- Betty Hutton as Kitty McNeil
- Stanley Blystone as New York Policeman (uncredited)
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Fred Astaire as Donald Elwood - Bess Flowers as Engagement Party Guest (uncredited)
Also Starring in Let’s Dance
· 24 more- Harold Huber Chef Marcel
- Melville Cooper Charles Wagstaffe
- Lucile Watson Serena Everett
- William H. O'Brien Waiter (uncredited)
- Ruth Warrick Carola Everett
- Bert Stevens Cook (uncredited)
- Frank Hagney Police Sergeant (uncredited)
- James Burke George (uncredited)
- Barton MacLane Larry Channock
- Chester Conklin Watchman (uncredited)
- Bobby Barber George - Bartender (uncredited)
- George Zucco Judge Mackenzie
- Ralph Peters Cab Driver (uncredited)
- Oliver Blake Man in Bowler Hat (uncredited)
- Roland Young Edmund Pohlwhistle
- Shepperd Strudwick Timothy Bryant
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- Eve Whitney Showgirl
- Todd Karns Sergeant (uncredited)
- Esther Somers Nurse Gorman (uncredited)
- Philip Ahlm Policeman (uncredited)
- Gregory Moffett Richard 'Richie' Everett
- Peggy O'Neill Woman (uncredited)
- Virginia Toland Elsie
- Peggy Badley Bubbles Malone
More from Norman Z. McLeod
More films directed by Norman Z. McLeod, best-rated first: Horse Feathers, Monkey Business, Alice in Wonderland and Alias Jesse James.
Cars in Let’s Dance
20 cars on screen, including the 1946 De Soto De Luxe and the 1942 Dodge WC 51.
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1946 De Soto De Luxe Minor role -
1942 Dodge WC 51 Minor role -
1942 Willys MB 'Jeep' Minor role -
1946 Buick Super Background role
Let’s Dance Also Known As
5 alternative titles, including “Vamos a bailar” and “Maman est à la page”.
- Also known as
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- Vamos a bailar
- Maman est à la page
- Давайте потанцуем
- 翠凤飞龙
- Tanzen ist unser Leben - Let's Dance
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Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Shall We Dance, Dance, Girl, Dance and Dancing Lady.
Let’s Dance FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Let’s Dance, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Let’s Dance?
Let’s Dance runs 1 hour 52 minutes (112 minutes).
When was Let’s Dance released?
Let’s Dance was released on November 29, 1950.
Who directed Let’s Dance?
Let’s Dance was directed by Norman Z. McLeod.
More films by Norman Z. McLeod Who is in the cast of Let’s Dance?
Let’s Dance stars Betty Hutton as Kitty McNeil, Stanley Blystone as New York Policeman (uncredited) and Fred Astaire as Donald Elwood, among 28 credited actors.
Does Let’s Dance have a post-credit scene?
No. Let’s Dance has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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