
The Dancing Town
1928-10-26 · 20 min · ★ 7.5
Young kids face off in a dance competition.
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- Directors
- Edmund Lawrence
- Production companies
- Paramount Pictures
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Helen HayesOlive Pepperall
Clarence NordstromHopperday, Jr.
Ada MayPrue Pepperall
Hal SkellyTom Kinch
Harry BeresfordPa Pepperall
Elizabeth PattersonMa Pepperall
Jefferson De AngelisJake - Proprietor
George Le GuereOlive's Dance Partner
Dallas WelfordJudge Hopperday
Charles EatonHorace Pepperall
Humphrey BogartMan in Doorway at DanceTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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