The Dancing Masters (1943)

Two bumbling dance teachers help an awkward inventor sell his new invention and facilitate his romance with a beautiful socialite.

Director:

Malcolm St. Clair

Writers:

Scott Darling (screenplay), George Bricker (story)

Stars:

Stan Laurel, Oliver Hardy, Trudy Marshall

Cast

Complete credited cast:
Stan Laurel	...	Stan
Oliver Hardy	...	Ollie
Trudy Marshall	...	Trudy Harlan
Robert Bailey	...	Grant Lawrence
Matt Briggs	...	Wentworth Harlan
Margaret Dumont	...	Louise Harlan
Allan Lane	...	George Worthing

Storyline

The boys operate a ballet school (appearing in drag) and try to help a young inventor sell his idea, to get in the good graces of his girl's father. In their efforts, they get involved with a gang of insurance racketeers. All ends well.

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Plot Keywords:

inventor | ballet | dance teacher | family relationships | vacuum cleaner | 

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Genres:

Comedy | Romance

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Certificate:

Approved

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

19 November 1943 (USA)

Also Known As:

A Matter of Money

Company Credits

Production Co:

Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation

Technical Specs

Runtime:

63 min

Sound Mix:

Mono (Western Electric Recording)

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

The revolving bar set at Matt Briggs' house was left over from the W.C. Fields temperance scene from 1942's Tales of Manhattan. As the sequence was eventually cut, Fox was able to utilize the standing set for this film.

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Goofs

Although the sign outside the building reads "Arthur Hurry's School of Dance: Laurel and Hardy Proprietors" on the outside, inside the door says "Laurel & Hardy's School of Dance."

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Quotes

Stan Laurel: The harder they fall, the bigger I am!

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Connections

References County Hospital (1932)

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Soundtracks

"Loin de bal (Echoes of the Ball)"
(1888) (uncredited)
Written by Ernest Gillet
Played at the dancing school

User Reviews

Messy and not that funny.

Problem with this movie is that nothing in the movie really feels connected to each other. The story feels messy and weak. On top of that the supporting actors were also quite horrible in their roles.

No, this is not the best Laurel & Hardy movie. It still is good for some laughs certainly but overall it's a disappointing movie to watch. The movie already begins weak and unfunny. The movie does get better as it progresses but it never reaches the same level as any of the other Laurel & Hardy movies.

Another disappointment was Stan Laurel. He didn't seem to play his character with as much joy as he used to do and his acting was to be honest poor at times.

Still watchable but not really recommendable, even though the movie does have its moments.

6/10

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