We Were Dancing (1942): cast, story & where to watch
1942 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1942, We Were Dancing is a comedy and romance film directed by Robert Z. Leonard, running about 95 minutes. “The hilarious story of two lovable chiselers.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A penniless former princess weds an equally cash-strapped baron, so they support themselves by becoming houseguests at the homes of wealthy American socialites.
Who’s in it. We Were Dancing stars Norma Shearer as Victoria Anastasia Wilomirska, Melvyn Douglas as Nicholas Prax, Gail Patrick as Linda Wayne and Lee Bowman as Hubert Tyler, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, We Were Dancing has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch We Were Dancing page.
If you liked it. Fans of We Were Dancing tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch We Were Dancing (1942)?
- In US, We Were Dancing is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is We Were Dancing worth watching?
- We Were Dancing holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in We Were Dancing?
- We Were Dancing stars Norma Shearer, Melvyn Douglas, Gail Patrick, Lee Bowman and Marjorie Main.