Movie

Born to Dance

Released: November 27, 1936 (1936)

Runtime: 105 minutes

Genres: Comedy, Music, Romance

On leave, a sailor falls in love with a young lady aspiring to become a Broadway dancer, but their relationship is jeopardized by an established Broadway star, who is also enamored by him.

Main Cast (Top 10 billed, oldest first)

Raymond Walburn as Captain Dingby
Age at release: 49
Alan Dinehart as McKay
Age at release: 47
Una Merkel as Jenny Saks
Age at release: 32
James Stewart as Ted Barker
Age at release: 28
Buddy Ebsen as 'Mush' Tracy
Age at release: 28
Virginia Bruce as Lucy James
Age at release: 26
Eleanor Powell as Nora Paige
Age at release: 24
Frances Langford as 'Peppy' Turner
Age at release: 23
Juanita Quigley as Sally Saks
Age at release: 5
Georges as Himself
Age at release: Unknown

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Barnett Parker as Floorwalker
Age at release: 50
Charles Bennett as Quartet Member (uncredited)
Age at release: 45
Del Porter as Member of The Foursome
Age at release: 34
Reginald Gardiner as Policeman
Age at release: 33
Barbara Bedford as Hector's Secretary (uncredited)
Age at release: 33
Monica Bannister as Waitress at Lonely Hearts Club (uncredited)
Age at release: 26
Mary Dees as Chorine (uncredited)
Age at release: 25
Bonnie Bannon as Waitress at Lonely Hearts Club (uncredited)
Age at release: 23
Diane Cook as Girl at Lonely Hearts Club (uncredited)
Age at release: 23
Doris Davenport as Chorus Girl (uncredited)
Age at release: 19
Wanda Perry as Guest at Lonely Hearts Club (uncredited)
Age at release: 19
Jalna as Herself
Age at release: Unknown
J. Marshall Smith as Member of The Foursome
Age at release: Unknown
L. Dwight Snyder as Member of The Foursome
Age at release: Unknown
Jay Johnson as Member of The Foursome
Age at release: Unknown
Jean Ashton as Chorus Girl (uncredited)
Age at release: Unknown