Shall We Dance

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Shall We Dance

1938,

1h 49m,

Musical/

Comedy

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89%

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5,000+ Ratings

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5,000+ Ratings

Peter P. Peters (Fred Astaire) is an American ballet dancer working in Paris. After happening across a photograph of tap-dance sensation Linda Keene (Ginger Rogers), Peters falls instantly in love and, using his connections, arranges for a meeting. Unfortunately, Peters's overzealous nature leaves Keene unimpressed and a rumor begins circulating that the two are secretly married. In order to quell the rumor Peters and Keene decide to actually get married and then seek a prompt divorce.

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Ann Ross

Maclean's Magazine

Aug 7, 2019

The best and freshest Astaire-Rogers film in a long time.

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Josh Larsen

LarsenOnFilm

Jul 21, 2016

2.5/4

An Astaire-Rogers vehicle saved by supporting players Eric Blore and Edward Everett Horton.

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Gabe Leibowitz

Film and Felt

Oct 13, 2011

60/100

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,

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Emanuel Levy

EmanuelLevy.Com

Jun 16, 2011

A-

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.

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Dennis Schwartz

Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews

Dec 31, 2007

B

When viewed today it fares much better critically as a stylish and sophisticated musical comedy from the Art Deco era.

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Susan Granger

www.susangranger.com

Mar 22, 2007

3/5

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Poe S

Mar 24, 2010

Ancient and bland. I appreciate classics, but this was a waste of time. One to forget about as there are better movies with Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers. (First and only viewing - 3/24/2010)

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Rey G

Apr 5, 2008

gershwin and gowns galore...

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Mark Sandrich

Director

Fred Astaire

Petrov

Ginger Rogers

Linda Keene

Eric Blore

Cecil Flintridge

Edward Everett Horton

Jeffrey Baird

Jerome Cowan

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Synopsis

Peter P. Peters (Fred Astaire) is an American ballet dancer working in Paris. After happening across a photograph of tap-dance sensation Linda Keene (Ginger Rogers), Peters falls instantly in love and, using his connections, arranges for a meeting. Unfortunately, Peters's overzealous nature leaves Keene unimpressed and a rumor begins circulating that the two are secretly married. In order to quell the rumor Peters and Keene decide to actually get married and then seek a prompt divorce.

Director: Mark Sandrich
Producer: Pandro S. Berman
Screenwriter: Allan Scott, Ernest Pagano
Production Co: RKO Radio Pictures Inc.
Genre: Musical, Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): May 7, 1938, Original
Release Date (Streaming): Nov 21, 2016
Runtime: 1h 49m

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