In the 1930s Gaumont British,the largest film company in the Uk decided to try to get into the Ameican market.It didn't work.They spent their way into bankruptcy.Rank bought the assets and the rest as they say is history.Ironically the head of production was Michael Balcon who a couple of years later would become head at Ealing Studios and would become famous for making British subjects.This film though is typical of the mid thirties.American director,actors and songwriters.However Cis of course was the very English heart of this film.She is a bit more restrained than usual.The story is very lightweight.However the title number is very good and set in a fabulous art deco nightclub set.Alma Taylor ,silent star,features in one scene.
Review of Everybody Dance
