Dancing Lady [1933] (REGION 1) (NTSC)

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One of Joan's best films.......2007-03-17

There is nothing better then watching Miss Crawford dancing, she was beautiful and a very talented dancer. I loved this film from start to finish, Joan plays a poor dancer trying to make it big. This film also stars Fred Astaire in his first major role.

All singing, all dancing, all hokum!.......2006-11-09

Clark Gable may have been the right star at the wrong studio - just think what Warner Bros. could have done with him in the Thirties - but he still had enough star quality to overcome even the most dubious casting. Take Dancing Lady, MGM's take on Warners' backstage Busby Berkeley musicals. It's a terrific movie put together with no expense spared, but somehow Gable isn't the first name that springs to mind when you think of a musical director putting on a Broadway revue. But then Joan Crawford isn't the first name you'd think of for a downtown gal going from Burlesque to Broadway and exhibiting the singing ability of Lee Marvin and the dancing skills of a fugitive from a chain gang (there's a difference between dancing and just knowing the steps).

All clichés are present and correct, from Joan replacing an `untalented' star who can dance her off the screen to the chorus girls with great faces but horrendous voices. Somehow it doesn't matter: it's too much fun and too ridiculous for that, especially in the absurdly overproduced musical finale which would need a theatre the size of Times Square to stage (great lyrics too: "Here in Bavaria/We'll take good care of ya"). Franchot Tone provides the romantic rivalry, Fred Astaire the only discernible dancing ability. Far more enjoyable than it has any right to be.

There are a few minor print glitches in the first half hour, but otherwise this is a pretty good restoration. As well as the trailer, two MGM shorts featuring the Stooges are included on the R1 NTSC DVD.

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Dancing Lady [1933] (REGION 1) (NTSC)
Starring: Clark Gable
Manufacturer: Warner Home Video
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ASIN: 1419824619
Release Date: 2006-06-20

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Manufacturer: Bayview Films
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