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That's Dancing!

Year1985
Running time105 min
Directed byJack Haley Jr.
Made inUnited States
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At a glance

That's Dancing! is a 1985 American documentary and musical film that looks at the history of dance in film. It is a compilation produced by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, with Jack Haley Jr. as director and David Niven, Jr. as producer. The film draws on dance scenes from MGM productions as well as films made by other studios, giving its historical look a scope beyond MGM's own catalog. Music is its listed subject, and English is its language. At 105 minutes, it offers viewers a feature-length journey through dance on screen. For documentary fans, the film connects musical performance with film history; teachers and students can use its focus on dance in movies to explore how the art form has appeared across studio productions. Its mix of documentary and musical-film genres makes the subject clear: dance as presented in cinema.

Who it is for

It suits viewers interested in dance, music, and the history of film performance. Teachers and students may find its focus on dance scenes across studios useful for discussing cinema.

What is good

  • Covers dance in films from multiple studios
  • Combines documentary and musical-film genres
  • Runs 105 minutes
  • English-language film

What to know first

  • Released in 1985

Verdict

That's Dancing! is a feature-length look at dance as captured in film, spanning MGM and other studios. Its stated subject and compilation format make it a fit for viewers exploring music and cinema.

Details

Year
1985wikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026
Runtime
105 minwikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026
Director
Jack Haley Jr.wikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026
Country
United Stateswikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026
IMDb
tt0090152wikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026

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