Movie

We Were Dancing

Released: April 30, 1942 (1942)

Runtime: 95 minutes

Genres: Comedy, Romance

A penniless former princess weds an equally cash-strapped baron, so they support themselves by becoming houseguests at the homes of wealthy American socialites.

Main Cast (Top 10 billed, oldest first)

Reginald Owen as Maj. Tyler-Blane
Age at release: 54
Florence Bates as Mrs. Elsa Vanderlip
Age at release: 54
Marjorie Main as Judge Hawkes
Age at release: 52
Connie Gilchrist as Olive Ransome
Age at release: 46
Heather Thatcher as Mrs. Tyler-Blane
Age at release: 45
Alan Mowbray as Grand Duke Basil
Age at release: 45
Melvyn Douglas as Nicholas Prax
Age at release: 41
Norma Shearer as Victoria Anastasia Wilomirska
Age at release: 39
Gail Patrick as Linda Wayne
Age at release: 30
Lee Bowman as Hubert Tyler
Age at release: 27

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Martin Turner as Silent Red Cap
Age at release: 59
Nella Walker as Mrs. Janet Bentley
Age at release: 56
Florence Shirley as Mrs. Chartens
Age at release: 49
Russell Hicks as Mr. Bryce-Carew
Age at release: 46
Norma Varden as Mrs. Bryce-Carew
Age at release: 44
Adriana Caselotti as Opera Singer (uncredited)
Age at release: 25