Private Lessons (1934): cast, story & where to watch
1934 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1934, Private Lessons is a music film directed by Roy Mack, running about 22 minutes.
What it’s about. Hal LeRoy is hired as a tap teacher at Dawn O'Day's dancing school to give private lessons to female students. The school's manager, as well as some of his students, spreads false stories that Hal's lessons involve more than just tap dancing. He is fired and starts his own dancing school in the same building as O'Day's. Hal and Dawn now realize that their relationship was more than just business.
Who’s in it. Private Lessons stars Hal Le Roy as Hal Le Roy, Dawn O'Day as Dawn O'Day, Dorothy Dare as Babs Henderson and Barbara MacDonald as Barbara, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Private Lessons has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Private Lessons page.
If you liked it. Fans of Private Lessons tend to enjoy Whiplash, Coco, Green Book and The Legend of 1900.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Private Lessons (1934)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Private Lessons change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Private Lessons worth watching?
- Private Lessons holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Private Lessons?
- Private Lessons stars Hal Le Roy, Dawn O'Day, Dorothy Dare, Barbara MacDonald and Kirk Alyn.