Summaries

Belita is a refugee during WWII, working in a hotel. She stumbles into the room of a dancer seeking a new partner. She just happens to be a pro, and she skates too.

Lady, Let's Dance was a 1944 black and white film directed by Frank Woodruff that was nominated for two Oscars. Produced by Monogram Studios, the film is unique as an ice skating musical. Lady, Let's Dance starred ice skaters Belita, James Ellison, Werner Groebli and Hans Mauch (more commonly known as 'Frick & Frack') and Walter Catlett. Also cast was ice skating artist Mrytle Godfrey. The Oscar nominated score included: "Golden Dreams", "Silver Shadows", "In the Days of Beau Brummel", "Ten Million Men and a Girl", "Dream of Dreams", "Rio", "Happy Hearts", "Esperanza", and the title song "Lady, Let's Dance". Ms. Godfrey sported the same green bonnet with ostrich plume worn by Vivien Leigh in Gone With The Wind.—ijd

Details

Keywords
  • world war two
  • u.s. army
  • ice skating
  • male female relationship
  • war refugee
Genres
  • Romance
  • War
  • Musical
Release date Apr 10, 1944
Motion Picture Rating (MPA) Approved
Countries of origin United States
Language English
Filming locations Arrowhead Springs Hotel - 24918 Arrowhead Springs Road, San Bernardino, California, USA
Production companies Monogram Pictures

Box office

Tech specs

Runtime 1h 28m
Color Black and White
Aspect ratio 1.33 : 1

Synopsis

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