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Release Year1950
Runtime1h 20m
LanguageEnglish
Certification15
GenresDrama, Romance
Votes7
DirectorCharles Crichton
WritersE. V. H. Emmett, Alexander Mackendrick, Diana Morgan
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.1 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsDance Hall
About Dance Hall
Episodic tale of four factory girls and their various romances at the local dance hall in Chiswick, London. Unusual at the time, the film tells its story from a feminine perspective. Today, it is mainly recognised for its post-war London atmosphere, with bomb sites, trolleybuses and rationing.
Directed by Charles Crichton, Dance Hall leans on a strong ensemble — Natasha Parry, Jane Hylton, Diana Dors — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 1950.
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