Ten Cents a Dance
Ten Cents a Dance

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Ten Cents a Dance

1945
Movie
62 min
English

Two privates on a 36 hour pass meet two dance hall dames, complications ensue!

Insights

IMDb6.1/10
Director: Will JasonGenres: Musical, Short, Comedy

Plot Summary

This short musical film features a lively performance of the song "Ten Cents a Dance." The story centers around a group of performers showcasing their talents in a lively musical revue. Various acts are presented, highlighting vocal performances and dance numbers.

Critical Reception

As a musical short from the 1940s, "Ten Cents a Dance" was primarily intended as light entertainment. Contemporary reviews likely focused on its musical numbers and comedic elements, typical for the genre at the time. It is not widely reviewed by modern critical standards but served its purpose as a brief diversion.

What Reviewers Say

  • A pleasant, if brief, musical diversion.

  • Features energetic musical performances typical of the era.

  • Served as a lighthearted interlude in film programs.

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Fun Fact

The song "Ten Cents a Dance" was originally written by Lorenz Hart and Richard Rodgers for the 1931 musical "Simple Simon" and was famously sung by Ruth Etting in the film "Love Me Tonight" (1932).

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