Born to Dance (1936)

Synopsis: This bright, cheerful musical showcases the outstanding dancing of Eleanor Powell AND Jimmy Stewart singing! The story centers around a trio of sailors trying to reunite with their girlfriends during a brief shore leave -- and the... This bright, cheerful musical showcases the outstanding dancing of Eleanor Powell AND Jimmy Stewart singing! The story centers around a trio of sailors trying to reunite with their girlfriends during a brief shore leave -- and the aspiring dancer who wins the love of one of the tars. But the talented and lovely lass finds not only romance, but fame when she steps into the spotlight to replace an ailing performer. In tried and true fashion, the rookie understudy comes through with flying colors. [More]

Starring: Eleanor Powell, James Stewart, Buddy Ebsen, Una Merkel

Starring: Eleanor Powell, James Stewart, Buddy Ebsen, Una Merkel, Virginia Bruce, Frances Langford, Sid Silvers, Raymond Walburn, Reginald Gardiner

Director: Roy Del Ruth

Director: Roy Del Ruth
Composer: Cole Porter
Story: B.G. DeSylva

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