Dames (1934) Dames

Dames ★★★ 1934 A millionaire with fanatically religious beliefs tries to stop the opening of a Broadway show. In the last of the grand budget-breaking spectacles before the "production code" came into being, distinguished choreographer Busby Berkeley took his imagination to the limit: watch for the dancing clothes on an ironing board and dancing girls with puzzle pieces on their backs which form the real Keeler. ♫Dames; I Only Have Eyes For You; When You Were a Smile on Your Mother's Lips and a Twinkle in Your Father's Eye; Try To See It My Way; The Girl at the Ironing Board. 95m/B VHS. Dick Powell, Joan Blondell, Ruby Keeler, ZaSu Pitts, Guy Kibbee, Busby Berkeley; Director: Ray Enright; Writer: Delmer Daves; Writer: George Barnes.

At-a-glance
Year Released 1934
Length (in minutes) 95
Display Black & White
Formats VHS
National Film Registry
Credits
Role Name
Actor Ruby Keeler
Actor Joan Blondell
Actor ZaSu Pitts
Actor Guy Kibbee
Actor Busby Berkeley
Actor Dick Powell
Cinematographer George Barnes
Director Ray Enright
Writer Delmer Daves