Dance Band
| Dance Band | |
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 U.S. theatrical poster | |
| Directed by | Marcel Varnel |
| Written by |
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| Produced by | Walter C. Mycroft |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Bryan Langley |
| Edited by | Sidney Cole |
| Music by | Harry Acres(musical director) |
Production company | |
| Distributed by | Wardour Films |
Release date |
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Running time | 75 minutes |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
Dance Bandis a 1935 Britishmusical filmdirected byMarcel Varneland starringCharles "Buddy" Rogers,June ClydeandSteven Geray.[1]It was shot atWelwyn Studios[2]with sets designed by theart directorDavid Rawnsley.
Plot
[edit]When dance band leader Buddy Milton (Charles 'Buddy' Rogers) competes in a contest with a female orchestra, he falls in love with its leader, Pat Shelley (June Clyde). Intense rivalry between the two bands and the machinations of a crooked business manager (Fred Duprez), serve as romantic obstacles along the way.
Cast
[edit]- Charles "Buddy" Rogersas Buddy Milton
- June Clydeas Pat Shelley
- Steven Gerayas Steve Sarel
- Magda Kunas Anna
- Fred Duprezas Lewis
- Albert Whelanas Tommy Bourne
- Sybil Jasonas Little Girl On Train
- Hal Gordonas Spike
- Fred Grovesas Pantomime Act
- Leon Sherkot as Jim
- Richard Hearneas Acrobatic Drunk
- Jack Holland as Dancer at Club
- June Hart as Dancer at Club
Critical reception
[edit]The New York Timeswrote, "In"Dance Band,"the new film at theFox TheatreinBrooklyn,Charles (Buddy) Rogers resumes the boyish smile and mannerisms that he employed so successfully a few years ago. Rather more successful as a musician than as a romantic actor, he displays his versatility by playing almost every instrument in his jazz orchestra with skill. The story concerns two rival band leaders, Mr. Rogers and June Clyde, who meet under amusing if rather shopworn circumstances...The music, except for an excellent number called the Valparaiso, is commonplace. "[3]
References
[edit]- ^"Dance Band (1935)".Archived fromthe originalon 14 January 2009.
- ^Wood, Linda (2009) [1st pub. 1986].British Films 1927 - 1939(PDF).London: BFI Library Services. p. 76.Retrieved30 December2021.
- ^"Movie Review -- At the Brooklyn Fox. - NYTimes.com".The New York Times.
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