Shall We Dance (1937)
Average Rating: 7.1/10
Reviews Counted: 7
Fresh: 6 | Rotten: 1
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Release Date: May 7, 1937 Limited
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The seventh of RKO's Fred Astaire--Ginger Rogers musicals, Shall We Dance casts Astaire as a world-renowned ballet dancer and Rogers as a musical comedy headliner. Rogers' manager Jerome Cowan concocts a phony romance between his client and Astaire in order to garner publicity for them both. Eventually, of course, the twosome falls in love for real, but not before a cornucopia of confusion, complications and misunderstandings. Highlights include a number performed on roller skates and Astaire's
May 7, 1937 Limited
Aug 16, 2005
RKO Radio Pictures
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Cast
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Fred Astaire
Petrov (Peter P. Peters... -
Ginger Rogers
Linda Keene -
Edward Everett Horton
Jeffrey Baird -
Eric Blore
Cecil Flintridge -
Jerome Cowan
Arthur Miller--Linda's ... -
Ketti Gallian
Lady Denise Tarrington -
William Brisbane
Jim Montgomery -
Ann Shoemaker
Mrs. Fitzgerald -
Harriet Hoctor
Harriet Hoctor -
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Ben Alexander
Rooftop Bandleader -
Sherwood Bailey
Newsboy -
Harry Bowen
Locksmith -
William Burress
Justice of the Peace -
Charles Coleman
Policeman in Park -
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Dudley Dickerson
Singer -
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Helena Grant
Ship Passenger -
Sam Hayes
Dispatcher -
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Tiny Jones
Flower Woman -
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George Magrill
Room Steward -
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Frank Moran
Process Server -
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Henry Mowbray
Radio Officer -
Leonard Mudie
Ship's Waiter -
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Jack Rice
Desk Clerk -
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Rolfe Sedan
Ballet Master -
Pete Theodore
Linda's Dancing Partner -
Richard Tucker
Attorney -
Marek Windheim
Ballet Master -
Emma Young
Tai--Linda's Maid -
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Douglas Gordon
Steward -
Sam Wren
Charlie
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All Critics (11) | Top Critics (3) | Fresh (6) | Rotten (1) | DVD (4)
It's about innuendo and devious plots (though, of course, the stories are always essentially backdrops to showcasing the Astaire-and-Rogers show), and while it has plenty of amusing moments and some good musical numbers, it feels stiff at times,
Made at the height of popularity of Astaire and Rogers, this elegant musical boasts glorious score from the Gershwins, including the songThey Can't Take That away From Me, which was nominated for an Oscar.
When viewed today it fares much better critically as a stylish and sophisticated musical comedy from the Art Deco era.
...the plot is what makes this Astaire/Rogers pairing frustrating, the dances slightly undercut by that.
Not their best, but still a treat.
One of the best Astaire-Rogers musicals with great music and dance.
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Foreign Titles
- Tanz mit mir (DE)
- L'entreprenant Mr. Petrov (FR)
