Egotistical nightclub dance performer Raoul has the determination to succeed at all costs, and the only woman in his life who truly matters to him is a dancing partner named Helen.
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Cast
| George Raft | ... |
Raoul De Baere
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| Carole Lombard | ... |
Helen Hathaway
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| Sally Rand | ... |
Annette
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| Frances Drake | ... |
Leona
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| William Frawley | ... |
Mike DeBaere
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| Gertrude Michael | ... |
Lady D'Argon
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| Ray Milland | ... |
Lord Robert Coray
(as Raymond Milland)
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| Gloria Shea | ... |
Lucy
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Martha Bamattre | ... |
Belgian Landlady (uncredited)
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| Max Barwyn | ... |
Waiter (uncredited)
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Eugene Borden | ... |
Chez Raoul Patron (uncredited)
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Jack Chefe | ... |
Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
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| Heinie Conklin | ... |
Beer Garden Waiter (uncredited)
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Frank Dunn | ... |
Hotel Manager (uncredited)
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| Elinor Fair | ... |
Dancer (uncredited)
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Constant Franke | ... |
Chez Raoul Patron (uncredited)
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Gregory Golubeff | ... |
Orchestra Leader (uncredited)
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| Mack Gray | ... |
Club Patron (uncredited)
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| Dell Henderson | ... |
Theatre Manager (uncredited)
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Oscar 'Dutch' Hendrian | ... |
Burlesque Brawler (uncredited)
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| William Irving | ... |
Violinist (uncredited)
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John Irwin | ... |
Porter (uncredited)
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| Julanne Johnston | ... |
Chez Raoul Patron (uncredited)
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Adolph Milar | ... |
Beer Garden Manager (uncredited)
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| William H. O'Brien | ... |
Waiter (uncredited)
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| Paul Panzer | ... |
Bailiff (uncredited)
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Jean Perry | ... |
Chez Raoul Patron (uncredited)
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Ann Shaw | ... |
Young Matron (uncredited)
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| Ann Sheridan | ... |
Chez Raoul Patron (uncredited)
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| Phillips Smalley | ... |
Leona's Angel (uncredited)
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| Larry Steers | ... |
Cafe Patron (uncredited)
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| Frederick Sullivan | ... |
Cafe Patron (uncredited)
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Jacques Vanaire | ... |
Headwaiter (uncredited)
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| Ellinor Vanderveer | ... |
Chez Raoul Patron (uncredited)
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William Wagner | ... |
Waiter (uncredited)
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| Fred Warren | ... |
Doc - Vaudeville Theater Pianist (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Wesley Ruggles | ||
| Mitchell Leisen | ... | (uncredited) |
Written by
| Horace Jackson | ... | (screenplay) |
| Carey Wilson | ... | (story) and |
| Kubec Glasmon | ... | (story) |
| Ruth Ridenour | ... | (idea) |
Music by
| Maurice Ravel | ||
| Bernhard Kaun | ... | (uncredited) |
| John Leipold | ... | (uncredited) |
| Ralph Rainger | ... | (uncredited) |
Cinematography by
| Leo Tover | ... | (photographed by) |
Editing by
| Hugh Bennett | ||
Art Direction by
| Hans Dreier | ||
Costume Design by
| Travis Banton | ... | (uncredited) |
Art Department
| Moje Åslund | ... | poster artist: Sweden |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Guy Roe | ... | assistant camera (uncredited) |
Music Department
| Nat W. Finston | ... | musical director (as Nathaniel Finston) |
| Karl Hajos | ... | music (uncredited) |
| W. Franke Harling | ... | music (uncredited) |
| Bernhard Kaun | ... | music (uncredited) |
| Rudolph G. Kopp | ... | music (uncredited) |
| John Leipold | ... | music (uncredited) |
| Ralph Rainger | ... | music (uncredited) |
Additional Crew
| LeRoy Prinz | ... | choreographer |
| Adolph Zukor | ... | presenter |
| Veloz | ... | dance double: George Raft (uncredited) |
| Yolanda | ... | dance double: Carole Lombard (uncredited) |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Paramount Pictures (1934) (United States) (theatrical)
- Paramount British Pictures (1934) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Film AB Paramount (1934) (Sweden) (theatrical)
- Paramount Pictures (1934) (Norway) (theatrical)
- MCA/Universal Pictures (1958) (United States) (tv)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Motion Picture Producers and Distributors Association of America (acknowledgement)
- Western Electric (noiseless recording)
Storyline
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This is the story of an egotistical nightclub dance performer named Raoul, his determination to succeed at all costs, and the only woman in his life who truly matters to him, a dancing partner named Helen. The highlight of the film is a dance performed atop a circular stage to a truncated version of Ravel's "Bolero."
Written by Eugene Kim |
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| Taglines | The passionate Bolero rhythm to which he danced to fame became the tempo of his private life and loves throbbing with mad intensity to a climax of heartbreak! (print Ad- Leader-Post, ((Regina, Sask.)) 31 March 1934) See more » |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | Before starting in films, George Raft was a taxi dancer in New York, dancing with women at clubs for the "ten cents a dance". He was adept at all kinds of dance steps, including Spanish-style. One of his fellow dancers was a young Italian immigrant named Rudolph Valentino. See more » |
| Goofs | After Sally Rand dances applause can be heard before the audience actually starts clapping. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Make Me a Perfect Murder (1978). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Bolero See more » |
| Quotes |
Mike DeBaere:
[to the fan dancer]
Did you ever think about doing that dance with one fan? See more » |