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We Were Dancing (1942)

Movie ★ 4.3 95 min

Comedy Romance

A penniless former princess weds an equally cash-strapped baron, so they support themselves by becoming houseguests at the homes of wealthy American socialites.

Robert Z. Leonard Director

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Quick facts

Released
April 30, 1942
Runtime
95 min
Rating
NR
IMDb
tt0035537

Themes

Cast

Norma Shearer Norma Shearer Victoria Anastasia Wilomirska Melvyn Douglas Melvyn Douglas Nicholas Prax Gail Patrick Gail Patrick Linda Wayne Lee Bowman Lee Bowman Hubert Tyler Marjorie Main Marjorie Main Judge Hawkes Reginald Owen Reginald Owen Maj. Tyler-Blane Heather Thatcher Heather Thatcher Mrs. Tyler-Blane Alan Mowbray Alan Mowbray Grand Duke Basil Florence Bates Florence Bates Mrs. Elsa Vanderlip Connie Gilchrist Connie Gilchrist Olive Ransome Nella Walker Nella Walker Mrs. Janet Bentley Norma Varden Norma Varden Mrs. Bryce-Carew Russell Hicks Russell Hicks Mr. Bryce-Carew Florence Shirley Florence Shirley Mrs. Chartens Martin Turner Silent Red Cap Adriana Caselotti Adriana Caselotti Opera Singer (uncredited)

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Frequently asked questions

What is We Were Dancing about?
A penniless former princess weds an equally cash-strapped baron, so they support themselves by becoming houseguests at the homes of wealthy American socialites.
Who directed We Were Dancing?
We Were Dancing was directed by Robert Z. Leonard.
Who stars in We Were Dancing?
We Were Dancing stars Norma Shearer, Melvyn Douglas, Gail Patrick, Lee Bowman.
When was We Were Dancing released?
We Were Dancing is a 1942 comedy, romance film.
Where can I watch We Were Dancing?
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