Our Dancing Daughters
Our Dancing Daughters

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Our Dancing Daughters

1928
Movie
84 min
English

A flapper who's secretly a good girl and a gold-digging floozy masquerading as an ingénue both vie for the hand of a millionaire.

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IMDb7.1/10
Director: Harry BeaumontGenres: Drama, Silent Film

Plot Summary

Diana, a vivacious flapper, navigates the complexities of love and social standing in the Roaring Twenties. Despite her free-spirited nature and popularity, she longs for genuine affection and a stable future. Her romantic entanglements with two very different men, the wealthy but shallow Bruce and the more earnest Ben, form the central conflict as she grapples with societal expectations and her own desires.

Critical Reception

A landmark film of the silent era, 'Our Dancing Daughters' was a commercial success that cemented Joan Crawford's star status. Critics at the time praised its modern sensibilities and energetic portrayal of the Jazz Age, though some found its themes somewhat scandalous for the era. It remains a significant film for its cultural impact and its depiction of the evolving role of women.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its vibrant depiction of the flapper era and Joan Crawford's breakout performance.

  • Considered a significant cultural touchstone for its portrayal of post-WWI youth culture.

  • Acknowledged as a commercial success that defined a certain cinematic archetype of the time.

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Fun Fact

The film was MGM's biggest hit of 1928, earning over $2.6 million, and was instrumental in establishing Joan Crawford as one of Hollywood's most popular stars.

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This might have made for a better story had either of the women vying for the hand of millionaire "Ben" (Johnny Mack Brown) actually had a real man to chase. The parade of rather similar, foppish, characters on offer for them here really do...