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Still from Ten Cents a Dance — Ten Cents a Dance (1931) — Lionel BarrymorePhotographed by Gilbert Warrenton and Ernest Haller

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Lionel Barrymore

Ten Cents a Dance

English / 1931 / 1h 17m

Not streamingNot currently on the Criterion Channel.

Letterboxd: 3.16/5·1.4K ratings·476 reviewson Letterboxd
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Synopsis

A taxi dancer with a jealous husband finds herself falling for a wealthy client.

Included in
Pre-Code Columbia
Position 2

Credits

Crew

DirectorLionel Barrymore

WriterJo Swerling, Dorothy Howell

CinematographerGilbert Warrenton, Ernest Haller

ComposerAbe Lyman

EditorArthur Huffsmith

ProducerHarry Cohn, Frank Fouce

Cast

Barbara Stanwyckas Barbara O'Neill

Ricardo Cortezas Bradley Carlton

Monroe Owsleyas Eddie Miller

Sally Blaneas Molly

Blanche Fridericias Mrs. Blanchard

Phyllis Craneas Eunice

Olive Tellas Mrs. Carlton

Victor Potelas Smith, a Sailor

Al Hillas Jones, a Sailor

Jack Byronas Leo

Abe Lymanas Band Leader

Pat Harmonas Casey, the Bouncer

Martha Sleeperas Nancy Clark

David Newellas Ralph Clark

Sidney Braceyas Wilson, Carlton's Butler

Harry Toddas Mr. Carney

Aggie Herringas Mrs. Carney

Peggy Doneras Yvonne

James Fordas Dancer

Hal Priceas Doorman

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