Shall We Dance

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Shall We Dance

Released May 7, 1938

1h 49m

Musical

Comedy

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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

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

Aug 7, 2019

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Josh Larsen

LarsenOnFilm

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

Rated: 2.5/4

Jul 21, 2016

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Gabe Leibowitz

Film and Felt

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,

Rated: 60/100

Oct 13, 2011

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Emanuel Levy

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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.

Rated: A-

Jun 16, 2011

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Dennis Schwartz

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

Rated: B

Dec 31, 2007

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Susan Granger

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Rated: 3/5

Mar 22, 2007

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Luca D

Very good musical. Not groundbreaking but clean all around.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

06/28/22

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john g

great dancing, too long for the mediocre plot

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

03/30/23

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Liam D

It's Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers at one of their best movies

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/29/22

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deke p

1937! Awesome… Same cast in similar story as you're a previous film "top hat" in 1935. Cruise shop. watching again 12.31.2021 on the tv set Movies Channel 13.3

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/30/23

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william d

I just recently discovered the Astaire/Rogers musicals, and I think this one might be the best of the bunch. It;s worth watching if only for Astaire's tap dance number in the cruise ship engine room.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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steve d

The dancing is great but the rest is forgettable. Ginger at least was a far better actress than this sort of thing shows.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

03/30/23

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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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