A bandleader tries to romance a dancer by sending her boyfriend, a musician, out of town. However, things get complicated when he finds out that a gangster has designs on her too.
So, is Dancers in the Dark worth digging up today? Probably not for most folks, unless you're really into seeing every single film from a certain era. It's one of those movies that collectors might appreciate for its quirks, but casual viewers might find themselves checking the time. If you love early talkies with a bi...
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Comparing the cinematic DNA and archive impact of two defining moments in cult history.
David Burton
Robert N. Bradbury
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"So, is Dancers in the Dark worth digging up today? Probably not for most folks, unless you're really into seeing every single film from a certain era. It's one of those movies that collectors might appreciate for its quirks, but casual viewers might find themselves checking the time. If you love early talkies with a bit of a rough edge, and don't mind a plot that meanders like a drunkard trying to find his keys, you might get a kick out of it. Anyone expecting crisp dialogue or modern pacing wil..."
James Ashmore Creelman, Howard Emmett Rogers, Herman J. Mankiewicz, Brian Marlow
United States
